HB646

AN ACT relating to the use of pharmaceuticals to intentionally terminate life.

Introduced·2/13/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB646 prohibits the use of pharmaceuticals to intentionally terminate life, including assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Kentucky HB646 amends state law to prohibit the use of pharmaceuticals to intentionally terminate life, including assisted suicide and euthanasia. The bill criminalizes the importation, distribution, and possession of abortion-inducing drugs and other substances intended to cause or hasten death. It also allows for civil action against those who provide such drugs. The bill aims to protect vulnerable populations and uphold ethical standards in medicine and pharmacy.

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History

Feb 23

House

to Judiciary (H)

Feb 13

House

introduced in House

Feb 13

House

to Committee on Committees (H)