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S2051Introduced in the Senate

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.

IntroducedSenate Judiciary

Introduced by Meghan Kallman, District 15

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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

May 7, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study · May 7, 2026

9

Yes

0

No

2

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11 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/07/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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