End of Life Option Act: sunset.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill extends the End of Life Option Act, which allows eligible California residents to request medication to end their lives due to a terminal illness, indefinitely. Currently, the act was set to expire on January 1, 2031. The bill removes this expiration date, ensuring the act remains in effect. It also clarifies that local agencies will not be required to reimburse the state for any costs associated with enforcing the act’s provisions.
Key provisions
- Repeals the expiration date of the End of Life Option Act.
- Extends the operation of the End of Life Option Act indefinitely.
- Clarifies that no state reimbursement is required for costs incurred by local agencies due to the act.
- Addresses potential penalties for violating the act.
Who is affected
- Adult California residents
- Physicians and healthcare providers
- Local government agencies
Notable changes
- Removes the previous expiration date of the End of Life Option Act.
- Eliminates the requirement for local agencies to reimburse the state for costs associated with the act.
Fiscal impact
No reimbursement is required by this act for costs incurred by local agencies.
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