Amends TCA Title 32; Title 39; Title 56; Title 63 and Title 68.
Tennessee SB0640 aimed to establish a framework for medical aid in dying, allowing adults diagnosed with a terminal illness to request medication to end their lives in a humane manner. The bill specified eligibility criteria, including the requirement for a written request witnessed by two individuals, and outlined the responsibilities of attending and consulting physicians in confirming the patient's condition and decision-making capacity. Key provisions included safeguards against coercion, waiting periods for requests, and protections for healthcare providers involved in the process. The bill ultimately failed to pass.
Tennessee SB0640 aimed to establish a framework for medical aid in dying, allowing adults diagnosed with a terminal illness to request medication to end their lives in a humane manner. The bill specified eligibility criteria, including the requirement for a written request witnessed by two individuals, and outlined the responsibilities of attending and consulting physicians in confirming the patient's condition and decision-making capacity. Key provisions included safeguards against coercion, waiting periods for requests, and protections for healthcare providers involved in the process. The bill ultimately failed to pass.
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Campbell, Heidi
114th General Assembly
January 31, 2025
March 4, 2025
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee