Washington HB1876 amends the Death with Dignity Act to modify the requirements for accessing life-ending medication.

Washington HB1876 amends the Death with Dignity Act to modify the requirements for accessing life-ending medication. The bill updates definitions and procedures, including the waiting period for patients with terminal diseases. It specifies that a qualified patient must make an oral and written request for medication, with a seven-day waiting period between requests unless certain conditions apply. The bill also outlines the roles of attending and consulting qualified medical providers and the criteria for a qualified patient.

Washington HB1876 amends the Death with Dignity Act to modify the requirements for accessing life-ending medication.

Washington HB1876 amends the Death with Dignity Act to modify the requirements for accessing life-ending medication. The bill updates definitions and procedures, including the waiting period for patients with terminal diseases. It specifies that a qualified patient must make an oral and written request for medication, with a seven-day waiting period between requests unless certain conditions apply. The bill also outlines the roles of attending and consulting qualified medical providers and the criteria for a qualified patient.