Rhode IslandAN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LILA MANFIELD SAPINSLEY COMPASSIONATE CARE ACT
What it does
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.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 705/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyLatest
- May 105/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/07/2026)
- Jan 901/09/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate JudiciaryIntroduced