History

2020

On February 11, 2020, Compassion & Choices joined Sen. Joe Bolkcom and Rep. Mary Mascher to introduce the Iowa End-of-Life Options Act (SF 2156/HF 2302) at a press conference in the state Capitol.

2019

In 2019, the Iowa End-of-Life Options Act was introduced in both the House and Senate (SF 175/HF 374) but did not advance.

2017

In 2017, the Iowa End-of-Life Options Act was introduced in both the House and Senate (SF 215/HF 299) but did not advance.

2016

In 2016, the Iowa Death with Dignity Act (SF 2051) SF 2051, Iowa Death with Dignity Act was introduced. On February 10, it received its first hearing but no vote took place. The bill did not advance after missing a committee deadline.

2015

In 2015, the Iowa Death with Dignity Act (HF 65) was introduced for the first time over a decade. The bill did not advance after missing a committee deadline.