The California End of Life Option Act went into effect on June 9, 2016. This compassionate option allows for an eligible terminally ill adult, with a prognosis of six months or less to live, to request and receive a prescription form their doctor that they can self-ingest to peacefully end their suffering.
SB 403, introduced by Senator Catherine Blakespear, seeks to make the End of Life Options Act a permanent law by removing the sunset provision that would expire the law on January 1, 2031. On June 4th, the bill passed out of the Senate with a vote of 25-6. On July 8, the Assembly Health committee passed SB 403 by a vote of 13-2. On July 15, the Assembly Health Committee held a hearing on SB 403 and passed the bill 8-2. The California Legislature will now go on recess until September, when our bill is expected to be heard in the Assembly Appropriations Committee and then move to the Assembly floor for a vote.
We will continue to work on reauthorizing this law, removing the sunset provision, and reducing barriers to access while ensuring safeguards remain intact.
The CDSS issued a notice to adult and senior care facilities about the End of Life Option Act. Residents who qualify for medical aid in dying living in assisted facilities and other adult or senior care facilities are able to take their medication in their home and can’t be evicted for choosing this option.
Compassion & Choices lidera el avance continuo del proyecto de ley SB 403.
Compassion & Choices Leads SB 403’s Continued Momentum
SB 403 Would Make The End-of-Life Option Act Permanent in California
Experts: Ten Years In, Law is Working as Intended
Expertos: Diez años Después, la Ley Funciona Según lo Previsto
SB 403 Haría Permanente Ley de Opción de Fin de Vida en California
SB 403 Would Make The End of Life Option Act Permanent in California
SB 403 haría Permanente Ley Compasiva en CA
SB 403 Would Make The End of Life Option Act Permanent in California
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