Proposed IN Bill To Allow Terminally Ill To End Life – Eagle 99.3 FM WSCH

If passed, this would go into effect on July 1.

(Indianapolis, Ind.) - Indiana lawmakers are considering voluntary euthanasiafor the terminally ill.

Democratic Representative, Matt Pierce, introduced this bill last week.

The bill refers to a terminal illness as"an incurable and irreversible illness that will, within reasonable medical judgment, result in death within sixmonths."

To be considered for this, a patient must be:

After a written request is submitted, the individual will have a 15 day waiting period before being administered the medication. This medication must be self-administered.

Medical professionals would be required to meet with the patient requesting voluntary euthanasia to ensure they are of sound mind.

Insurance companies would not be able to deny payment of benefits due to the "suicide clause."

If passed, the introduced bill will go into effect on July 1, 2020.

Seefull details on the bill, visit iga.in.gov.

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