RI H7659 | 2016 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: Introduced on February 24 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-03-23 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Health, Education and Welfare Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 24 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-03-23 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Health, Education and Welfare Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Creates Sapinsley Compassionate Care Act to provide mechanism for terminally ill patient to choose to end their life using physician prescribed drugs.
Title
Relating To Health And Safety- Lila Manfield Sapinsley Compassionate Care Act
Sponsors
| Rep. Edith Ajello [D] | Rep. Lauren Carson [D] | Rep. Joy Hearn [D] | Rep. Teresa Tanzi [D] |
| Rep. Aaron Regunberg [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-03-23 | House | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2016-03-18 | House | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/23/2016) |
| 2016-02-24 | House | Introduced, referred to House H.E.W. |
Subjects
Rhode Island State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| Text | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText16/HouseText16/H7659.pdf |
