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H7760Introduced in the House

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.

IntroducedHouse Judiciary

Introduced by Edith Ajello, District 1

What does this bill do?

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Official description

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.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

April 30, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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