RI S0157 | 2019 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)
Status: Introduced on January 24 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-04-25 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 24 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-04-25 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Creates the Lila Manfield Sapinsley Compassionate Care Act, to provide a legal mechanism whereby a terminally ill patient may choose to end their life using drugs prescribed by a physician.
Title
Relating To Health And Safety- Lila Manfield Sapinsley Compassionate Care Act
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-04-25 | Senate | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2019-04-19 | Senate | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/25/2019) |
| 2019-01-24 | Senate | Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary |
Rhode Island State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| Text | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText19/SenateText19/S0157.pdf |
