RI H5210 | 2023 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-0)
Status: Introduced on January 19 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-03-22 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 19 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-03-22 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Establishes the process to provide a legal mechanism whereby a terminally ill patient may choose to end their life using medications prescribed by a physician.
Title
Lila Manfield Sapinsley Compassionate Care Act
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-22 | House | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2023-03-17 | House | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/22/2023) |
| 2023-01-19 | House | Introduced, referred to House Judiciary |
Rhode Island State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| Text | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText23/HouseText23/H5210.pdf |
