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SB3937Introduced in the Senate

END-OF-LIFE OPTIONS-DEATH CERT

IntroducedSenate Assignments

Introduced by Chris Balkema, District 53

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act. Provides that, when a death has occurred in accordance with the Act, the death shall be attributed to both the underlying terminal disease and medical aid in dying pursuant to the Act (rather than only the underlying terminal disease). Requires medical aid in dying pursuant to the Act shall be listed on the death certificate of a qualified patient who obtained and self-administered a prescription for medication pursuant to the Act.

Where it stands

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Donald P. DeWitte

March 23, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Chris Balkema

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Donald P. DeWitte

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