MD SB845 | 2023 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Foward to future SB443
Note: Carry Over of previous SB701
Note: Carry Over of previous SB701
Status
Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 12-1)
Status: Introduced on February 6 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-02-14 - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 6 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-02-14 - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Authorizing an individual to request aid in dying by making certain requests; establishing requirements and prohibitions governing aid in dying, including requirements related to requests for aid in dying, consulting physicians, mental health assessments, the disposal of drugs prescribed for aid in dying, health care facility policies, and the effect of aid in dying on insurance policies; authorizing a pharmacist to dispense medication for aid in dying only to certain individuals under certain circumstances; etc.
Title
End–of–Life Option Act (The Honorable Elijah E. Cummings and the Honorable Shane E. Pendergrass Act)
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-14 | Senate | Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2023-02-06 | Senate | First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
Same As/Similar To
SB845 (Carry Over) 2023-02-14 - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m.
SB701 (Carry Over) 2020-02-06 - Hearing 2/28 at 12:00 p.m.
HB933 (Crossfiled) 2023-02-17 - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Health and Government Operations)
SB701 (Carry Over) 2020-02-06 - Hearing 2/28 at 12:00 p.m.
HB933 (Crossfiled) 2023-02-17 - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Health and Government Operations)
Subjects
Communications
Contracts
Death
Drugs
Ethics
Forms
Health
Health Care Facilities
Health Occupations
Hospices
Human Rights
Insurance Administration
Medical Conditions
Medical Treatments
Penalties and Sentences
Pharmacists and Pharmacies
Physicians
Privacy
Public Health
Public Information
Records
Reports
Residency
Rules and Regulations
Signatures
Time
Vital Records
Witnesses
Contracts
Death
Drugs
Ethics
Forms
Health
Health Care Facilities
Health Occupations
Hospices
Human Rights
Insurance Administration
Medical Conditions
Medical Treatments
Penalties and Sentences
Pharmacists and Pharmacies
Physicians
Privacy
Public Health
Public Information
Records
Reports
Residency
Rules and Regulations
Signatures
Time
Vital Records
Witnesses
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Law | 3 | 103 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Health - General | 5-6A | 01 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Health - General | 5-6A | 10 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Health - General | 5-6A | 11 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Health - General | 5-6A | 12 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Health - General | 5-6A | 13 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Health - General | 5-6A | 14 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Health - General | 5-6A | 15 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Health - General | 5-6A | 16 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Health - General | 5-6A | 2 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Health - General | 5-6A | 3 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Health - General | 5-6A | 4 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Health - General | 5-6A | 5 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Health - General | 5-6A | 6 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Health - General | 5-6A | 7 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Health - General | 5-6A | 8 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Health - General | 5-6A | 9 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Insurance | 27 | 208.1 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0845?ys=2023RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/sb/sb0845f.pdf |
