· RI legislature · 2026

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

Alana DiMario (D-RI)

Introduced

2026-01-09

Policy area

Health

Latest action

01/09/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary