HB2569

Arizona HB2569 establishes the Thomas M. Dow Act, allowing terminally ill adults to request medication to end their life.

Arizona HB2569, known as the Thomas M. Dow Act, permits terminally ill adults to request medication from their attending physician to end their life. The bill outlines the process, including a written request, a waiting period, and consultations with a consulting physician and mental health professional. It ensures that the individual's decision is voluntary and informed, and it prohibits coercion or undue influence. The act also addresses the disposal of unused medication, the effect on insurance policies, and the immunity of health care providers participating in the process.