· RI legislature · 2025

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LILA MANFIELD SAPINSLEY COMPASSIONATE CARE ACT

Establishes the process to provide a legal mechanism whereby a terminally ill patient may choose to end their life using medications prescribed by a physician.

Sponsor

Pam Lauria (D-RI)

Introduced

2025-01-31

Policy area

Health

Latest action

05/20/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study