House Sponsors: SCOTT-FEIGENHOLTZ-RONEN-BURKE-MCKEON, FRITCHEY, ERWIN, STROGER AND TURNER,ART. Short description: LEGALIZE ASSISTED SUICIDE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Dignity in Dying Act. Establishes procedures by which terminally ill patients may request and obtain the medical means to end their lives. Authorizes physicians to provide those means after following certain procedures including discussion with the patient and professional consultation. Makes failure to follow the required procedures a Class 4 felony. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status