History

2023

On January 9, 2023, Rep. Matt Pierce re-introduced the End of Life Option Act (HB 1011) that would authorize medical aid in dying in the state.

2021

On January 4, 2021, Rep. Matt Pierce re-introduced the End of Life Option Act (HB 1074) that would allow individuals with a terminal illness who meet certain requirements to make a request to an attending provider for medication that the individual may take to bring about a peaceful death

2020

On January 7, 2020, Rep. Matt Pierce re-introduced the End of Life Option Act (HB 1020) that would authorize medical aid in dying in the state.

2019

On January 7, 2019,  SB 300 End of Life Options Act  was introduced by State Senator Lonnie Randolph. It was referred to the Committee on Health and Provider Services. A companion bill (HB 1184.) was introduced by State Representative Matt Pierce introduced a companion bill,  The bill was referred to the Committee on Public Health. They did not advance past their assigned committees.

2017-2018

Indiana was one of 40 states where Compassion & Choices provided policy or technical assistance to state officials or their offices between 2017 and 2018.