Introduced Version
HOUSE BILL No. 1020
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DIGEST OF INTRODUCED BILL
Citations Affected: IC 16-18-2; IC 16-36-8; IC 27-2-28;
IC 34-30-2-75.8; IC 35-52-16-27.5.
Synopsis: End of life options. Allows individuals with a terminal
illness who meet certain requirements to make a request to an attending
provider for medication that the individual may take to bring about
death. Specifies requirements a provider must meet in order to
prescribe the medication to a patient. Prohibits an insurer from denying
payment of benefits under a life insurance policy based upon a suicide
clause in the life insurance policy if the death of the insured individual
is the result of medical aid in dying. Establishes a Level 1 felony if a
person: (1) without authorization of the patient, willfully alters, forges,
conceals, or destroys a request for medication or a rescission of a
request for medication with the intent or effect of causing the
individual's death; or (2) knowingly or intentionally coerces or exerts
undue influence on an individual to request medication to bring about
death or to destroy a rescission of a request for medication to bring
about death. Establishes a Class A misdemeanor if a person, without
authorization of the patient, willfully alters, forges, conceals, or
destroys a request for medication or a rescission of a request for
medication in order to affect a health care decision by the individual.
Establishes certain criminal and civil immunity for health care
providers.
Effective: July 1, 2022.
Pierce
January 4, 2022, read first time and referred to Committee on Public Health.
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Second Regular Session of the 122nd General Assembly (2022)
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HOUSE BILL No. 1020
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning
health.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Indiana:
1 SECTION 1. IC 16-18-2-29.1 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
2 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
3 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022]: Sec. 29.1. "Attending provider", for
4 purposes of IC 16-36-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-8-1.
5 SECTION 2. IC 16-18-2-47.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
6 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
7 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022]: Sec. 47.5. "Capable", for purposes of
8 IC 16-36-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-8-2.
9 SECTION 3. IC 16-18-2-69.1 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
10 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
11 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022]: Sec. 69.1. "Consulting provider", for
12 purposes of IC 16-36-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-8-3.
13 SECTION 4. IC 16-18-2-84.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
14 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
15 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022]: Sec. 84.5. "Counseling", for purposes
16 of IC 16-36-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-8-4.
17 SECTION 5. IC 16-18-2-302, AS AMENDED BY P.L.2-2015,
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1 SECTION 2, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
2 JULY 1, 2022]: Sec. 302. (a) "Qualified patient", for purposes of
3 IC 16-36-4, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-36-4-4.
4 (b) "Qualified patient", for purposes of IC 16-36-8, has the
5 meaning set forth in IC 16-36-8-5.
6 (b) (c) "Qualified patient", for purposes of IC 16-42-26, has the
7 meaning set forth in IC 16-42-26-3.
8 SECTION 6. IC 16-18-2-351.5 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
9 FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022]: Sec. 351.5. "Terminal
10 illness" means the following:
11 (1) For purposes of IC 16-25, has the meaning set forth in
12 IC 16-25-1.1-9.
13 (2) For purposes of IC 16-36-8, the meaning set forth in
14 IC 16-36-8-6.
15 SECTION 7. IC 16-36-8 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS
16 A NEW CHAPTER TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
17 1, 2022]:
18 Chapter 8. Medical Aid in Dying
19 Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "attending provider" means the
20 provider who has primary responsibility for the care of the patient
21 and treatment of the patient's terminal illness.
22 Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "capable" means that a patient
23 is, in the opinion of the patient's:
24 (1) attending provider; or
25 (2) consulting:
26 (A) provider;
27 (B) psychiatrist; or
28 (C) psychologist;
29 able to make and communicate health care decisions to health care
30 providers, including communication through an individual familiar
31 with the patient's manner of communicating if such an individual
32 is available.
33 Sec. 3. (a) As used in this chapter, "consulting provider" means
34 a provider who is qualified by specialty or experience to make a
35 professional diagnosis and prognosis regarding the individual's
36 disease.
37 (b) The term includes a licensed mental health care provider,
38 including the following:
39 (1) A consulting psychiatrist licensed under IC 25-22.5.
40 (2) A consulting psychologist licensed under IC 25-33.
41 (3) An advanced practice registered nurse licensed under
42 IC 25-23 and who is qualified to practice nursing in a mental
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1 health specialty role.
2 (4) A behavioral health and human services professional
3 licensed under IC 25-23.6.
4 Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "counseling" means at least one
5 (1) consultation as necessary with a consulting provider described
6 in section 3 of this chapter for the purpose of determining whether
7 the patient is capable and not suffering from a psychiatric
8 disorder, a psychological disorder, or depression that renders the
9 patient unable to make and communicate an informed decision.
10 Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "qualified patient" means an
11 individual who is at least eighteen (18) years of age, is an Indiana
12 resident, and who has satisfied the requirements of this chapter in
13 order to obtain a prescription for medication to bring about a
14 peaceful death in a humane and dignified manner.
15 Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "terminal illness" means an
16 incurable and irreversible illness that has been confirmed and will,
17 within reasonable medical judgment, result in death within six (6)
18 months.
19 Sec. 7. (a) An individual who:
20 (1) is at least eighteen (18) years of age;
21 (2) is an Indiana resident;
22 (3) is capable;
23 (4) is diagnosed, by a provider, with a terminal illness that is
24 confirmed by a consulting provider; and
25 (5) has voluntarily expressed to the attending provider a wish
26 to receive medical aid in dying;
27 may make a written request in accordance with this chapter for
28 medication for the purpose of bringing about the patient's peaceful
29 death in a humane and dignified manner. An individual does not
30 qualify under this chapter solely because of the individual's age or
31 disability.
32 (b) In order to receive a prescription for medication to bring
33 about the patient's peaceful death, a qualified patient must have:
34 (1) made an oral request;
35 (2) made a written request as described in this chapter; and
36 (3) either:
37 (A) reiterated the oral request to the patient's attending
38 provider not less than fifteen (15) days after making the
39 initial oral request; or
40 (B) if the patient's attending provider has medically
41 confirmed that the patient will, within reasonable medical
42 judgment, die within fifteen (15) days after making the
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1 initial oral request under this section, reiterate the oral
2 request for the medication to the attending provider at any
3 time after making the initial oral request.
4 (c) At the time the patient makes the second oral request, the
5 attending provider shall offer the patient an opportunity to rescind
6 the request.
7 (d) Evidence of a patient's Indiana residency under subsection
8 (a) may include the following:
9 (1) Possession of a valid Indiana driver's license or
10 identification card issued under IC 9-24.
11 (2) A valid Indiana voter registration card.
12 (3) Documentation that the patient currently owns or leases
13 property in Indiana.
14 (4) The filing of an Indiana state tax return for the most
15 recent tax year.
16 Sec. 8. (a) A patient may rescind a request for medication under
17 this chapter at any time and in any manner.
18 (b) No prescription for the medication under this chapter may
19 be written without the attending provider offering the qualified
20 patient an opportunity to rescind the request.
21 Sec. 9. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), at least:
22 (1) fifteen (15) days must elapse between the patient's initial
23 oral request for the medication: and
24 (2) forty-eight (48) hours must elapse between the patient's
25 written request under this chapter;
26 before the attending provider may dispense or write a prescription
27 for the medication under this chapter for the patient.
28 (b) If the qualified patient's attending provider has medically
29 confirmed that the qualified patient will, within reasonable medical
30 judgment, die before the expiration of at least one (1) of the waiting
31 periods described in subsection (a), the attending provider may
32 dispense or write a prescription for the medication at any time
33 following the later of the qualified patient's written request or
34 second oral request under this chapter.
35 Sec. 10. (a) The written request for medication required by
36 section 7 of this chapter must meet the following requirements:
37 (1) Be on a form issued by the state department, as set forth
38 in section 11 of this chapter.
39 (2) Be attested to and signed by the patient.
40 (3) Be witnessed by at least two (2) individuals who, in the
41 presence of the patient, attest that, to the best of the
42 individuals' knowledge and belief, the patient is:
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1 (A) capable;
2 (B) acting voluntarily; and
3 (C) not being coerced to sign the request.
4 (b) At least one (1) of the witnesses described in subsection (a)(3)
5 may not be any of the following:
6 (1) A relative of the patient by blood, marriage, or adoption.
7 (2) An heir to any part of the patient's estate, by will or law,
8 upon the death of the patient.
9 (3) An owner, operator, or employee of a health care facility
10 where the patient is receiving medical treatment or is a
11 resident.
12 (4) The patient's attending provider at the time the request is
13 signed.
14 Sec. 11. The state department shall prepare and make available
15 the form described in section 10 of this chapter that states the
16 following:
17 "REQUEST FOR MEDICATION TO BRING ABOUT
18 MY PEACEFUL DEATH
19 I, _____________________ (insert patient's name), am an
20 adult of sound mind.
21 I have been diagnosed with and am suffering from
22 ____________ (insert the name of the terminal illness), which
23 my attending provider has determined is a terminal illness
24 and which has been medically confirmed by a consulting
25 provider.
26 I have been fully informed of my diagnosis, prognosis, the
27 nature of medication to be prescribed, and the potential
28 associated risks, the expected result, and the feasible
29 alternatives, including comfort care, hospice care, and pain
30 control.
31 I request that my attending provider dispense or prescribe
32 medication to bring about my own peaceful death in a
33 humane and dignified manner.
34 INITIAL ONE:
35 ___ I have informed my family of my decision and taken their
36 opinions into consideration.
37 ___ I have decided not to inform my family of my decision.
38 ___ I have no family to inform of my decision.
39 I understand that I have the right to rescind this request at
40 any time.
41 I understand the full import of this request, and I expect to die
42 when I take the medication to be prescribed. I further
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1 understand that although most deaths occur within three (3)
2 hours, my death may take longer, and my provider has
3 counseled me about this possibility.
4 I make this request voluntarily and without reservation, and
5 I accept full moral responsibility for my actions.
6 Signed:_____________
7 Dated: _____________
8 DECLARATION OF WITNESSES
9 By initialing and signing below on or after the date the person
10 named above signs, I declare that the person making and
11 signing the above request:
12 is personally known to me or has provided proof of identity;
13 signed this request in my presence on the date of the person's
14 signature;
15 appears to be of sound mind and not under duress or undue
16 influence; and
17 is not a patient for whom I am the attending provider.
18 Witness 1: _____________ _________ _______
19 Printed Name Signature Date
20 Witness 2: _____________ __________________
21 Printed Name Signature Date
22 NOTE: One (1) witness shall not be a relative (by blood, marriage,
23 or adoption) of the person signing this request, shall not be entitled
24 to any portion of the person's estate upon death, and shall not own,
25 operate, or be employed at a health care facility where the person
26 is a patient or resident. However, if the patient is a resident of a
27 health facility, one (1) of the witnesses shall be an individual
28 designated by the health facility.".
29 Sec. 12. (a) For a patient who has made a request under this
30 chapter, the attending provider shall do the following:
31 (1) Make an initial determination of whether the patient:
32 (A) has a terminal illness;
33 (B) is capable; and
34 (C) has made the request voluntarily.
35 (2) Refer the patient to counseling if, after examining the
36 patient, the attending provider considers counseling
37 necessary.
38 (3) Refer the patient to a consulting provider for medical
39 confirmation:
40 (A) of the terminal illness diagnosis;
41 (B) of the patient's capability; and
42 (C) that the patient is voluntarily making a request under
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1 this chapter.
2 (4) Request and obtain proof of the patient's Indiana
3 residency.
4 (5) Inform the patient of the following to ensure that the
5 patient is making an informed decision:
6 (A) The patient's medical diagnosis.
7 (B) The patient's prognosis.
8 (C) The potential risks associated with taking the
9 medication to be prescribed.
10 (D) The probable result of taking the medication to be
11 prescribed.
12 (E) The feasible alternatives to taking the medication,
13 including:
14 (i) alternative treatments, and the risks and benefits of
15 each alternative;
16 (ii) comfort care;
17 (iii) hospice care; and
18 (iv) pain control.
19 (6) Recommend that the patient notify next of kin.
20 (7) Counsel the patient:
21 (A) about the importance of having another individual
22 present when the patient takes the medication prescribed
23 under this chapter; and
24 (B) not to take the medication in a public place.
25 (8) Inform the patient that the patient may rescind the request
26 for medication at any time and in any manner.
27 (9) Offer the patient an opportunity to rescind the request at
28 the end of the fifteen (15) day waiting period under section 9
29 of this chapter.
30 (10) Verify immediately before writing the prescription for
31 the medication under this chapter that the patient is making
32 an informed decision.
33 (11) Complete the medical record documentation required
34 under this chapter.
35 (12) Ensure that the requirements of this chapter have been
36 met before writing a prescription for medication to enable a
37 qualified patient to bring about the patient's peaceful death.
38 (13) Either:
39 (A) dispense any medication necessary to facilitate the
40 desired effect and minimize the qualified patient's
41 discomfort if the attending provider is qualified to dispense
42 the medication; or
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1 (B) prescribe the medication, and with the qualified
2 patient's written consent, contact a pharmacist to inform
3 the pharmacist of the prescription, and transfer the
4 prescription to the pharmacist for dispensing of the
5 medication to:
6 (i) the attending provider;
7 (ii) the patient; or
8 (iii) the patient's expressly identified agent.
9 (b) The attending provider may sign the patient's death
10 certification.
11 (c) Not later than thirty (30) days after dispensing or writing a
12 prescription for medication under this chapter, the attending
13 provider shall file a copy of the record of the dispensing or
14 prescription with the state department in a manner and with the
15 information prescribed by the state department.
16 (d) The state department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2
17 prescribing the information and manner in which the report
18 required under subsection (c) must be filed with the state
19 department.
20 Sec. 13. Before a patient is qualified and may obtain a
21 prescription for medication under this chapter, a consulting
22 provider must do the following:
23 (1) Examine the patient and the patient's relevant medical
24 records.
25 (2) Confirm in writing the attending provider's terminal
26 illness diagnosis.
27 (3) Verify that the patient is capable and is making a
28 voluntary informed decision to request the medication under
29 this chapter.
30 Sec. 14. (a) If either the attending provider or the consulting
31 provider determines that the patient is suffering from any
32 psychiatric or psychological condition or depression that renders
33 the patient unable to make and communicate an informed decision,
34 the provider shall refer the patient for counseling.
35 (b) Medication may not be prescribed under this chapter until
36 the individual performing the counseling under subsection (a)
37 determines that the patient is capable and not suffering from a
38 psychiatric or psychological condition or depression that renders
39 the patient unable to make and communicate an informed decision.
40 (c) A patient may not receive a prescription for medication to
41 end the patient's life unless the patient has made an informed
42 decision based on an appreciation of the relevant facts and after
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1 being fully informed by the attending provider under section 12 of
2 this chapter of the following:
3 (1) The patient's medical diagnosis.
4 (2) The patient's prognosis.
5 (3) The potential risks associated with taking the medication
6 to be prescribed.
7 (4) The probable result of taking the medication to be
8 prescribed.
9 (5) The feasible alternatives to taking the medication,
10 including:
11 (A) alternative treatments, and the risks and benefits of
12 each alternative;
13 (B) comfort care;
14 (C) hospice care; and
15 (D) pain control.
16 Immediately before writing a prescription for medication under
17 this chapter, the attending provider shall verify that the patient is
18 making an informed decision as described in this subsection.
19 Sec. 15. A request for medication under this chapter may not be
20 refused because a patient declines, or is unable, to notify the
21 patient's next of kin as recommended by the attending provider
22 under section 12(a)(6) of this chapter.
23 Sec. 16. The attending provider shall maintain or document the
24 following in the patient's medical record:
25 (1) All oral requests by a patient for medication to end the
26 patient's life.
27 (2) All written requests made by the patient for medication to
28 end the patient's life.
29 (3) The attending provider's diagnosis and the patient's
30 prognosis.
31 (4) The attending provider's determination that the patient is
32 capable, is acting voluntarily in making a request for the
33 medication, and is making an informed decision.
34 (5) The consulting provider's diagnosis and the patient's
35 prognosis.
36 (6) The consulting provider's determination that the patient
37 is capable, is acting voluntarily in making a request for the
38 medication, and is making an informed decision.
39 (7) Documentation of any counseling under section 14 of this
40 chapter and the results of the counseling.
41 (8) Documentation that the attending provider offered the
42 patient the opportunity to rescind the written request.
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1 (9) Any medically confirmed certification of the imminence of
2 the patient's death.
3 (10) A statement by the attending provider that all of the
4 requirements under this chapter have been met, including a
5 notation of the medication prescribed.
6 Sec. 17. (a) After June 30, 2022, the sale, issuance, or
7 procurement of a life insurance policy, an accident and sickness
8 insurance policy, or an annuity may not be conditioned upon or
9 affected by a person making a request or taking medication under
10 this chapter if the requirements of this chapter are met.
11 (b) After June 30, 2022, any provision in a contract, will, or
12 other agreement that limits a patient's ability to make a request
13 under this chapter is void.
14 Sec. 18. (a) Nothing in this chapter authorizes a person to end a
15 patient's life by lethal injection, mercy killing, or active euthanasia.
16 Actions taken in accordance with this chapter do not, for any
17 purpose, constitute neglect, suicide, assisted suicide, mercy killing,
18 or homicide under any law.
19 (b) Nothing in this chapter shall be interpreted to lower a health
20 care provider's standard of care.
21 (c) Nothing in this chapter shall be interpreted to lower the
22 requirements of informed health care consent under this article.
23 Sec. 19. (a) The state department shall review a sample of the
24 records submitted to the state department by an attending
25 provider as required by this chapter. The records submitted to the
26 state department are not public records and may not be inspected
27 by the public. Only the report described in subsection (c) is a public
28 record.
29 (b) The state department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2
30 concerning the procedure for submitting records to comply with
31 this chapter.
32 (c) Not later than February 1 of each year, the state department
33 shall generate and make available to the public an annual
34 statistical report of the records collected under this section. The
35 report may not disclose any personally identifiable information of
36 the providers or the patients whose medical records were
37 submitted.
38 Sec. 20. (a) An individual or a health care provider who in good
39 faith provides medical care in compliance with this chapter,
40 including:
41 (1) writing or dispensing a prescription for medication under
42 this chapter; or
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1 (2) being present when a qualified patient takes the
2 medication under this chapter;
3 is immune from professional, civil, and criminal liability arising
4 from the provision of care.
5 (b) Except as provided in subsection (d), a professional
6 organization or association or a health care provider may not
7 subject a person to censure, discipline, suspension, loss of license,
8 loss of privileges, loss of membership, or other penalty for
9 participating or refusing to participate in good faith compliance
10 with this chapter.
11 (c) A health care provider may not be required to participate in
12 the dispensing or prescribing of medication under this chapter to
13 a patient who meets the requirements of this chapter. If a health
14 care provider is unwilling or unable to carry out a patient's request
15 under this chapter, the health care provider shall transfer, upon
16 the patient's request, a copy of the patient's relevant medical
17 records to the subsequent health care provider.
18 (d) A health care provider may prohibit another health care
19 provider from participating under this chapter on the prohibiting
20 health care provider's premises if the prohibiting health care
21 provider has given notice of the prohibition to health care
22 providers with privileges to practice on the prohibiting health care
23 provider's premises. This subsection does not prohibit a health
24 care provider from providing other health care services to the
25 patient. The prohibiting health care provider may sanction a health
26 care provider described in this subsection for participating under
27 this chapter in violation of the prohibition.
28 (e) A health care facility may not prohibit a health care provider
29 from providing services consistent with the applicable standard of
30 medical care, including:
31 (1) informing and providing information concerning medical
32 aid in dying;
33 (2) being present when a qualified patient takes the
34 medication, if requested by the qualified patient or
35 representative; and
36 (3) referring the patient to another health care provider.
37 (f) A request by an individual to provide medication under this
38 chapter does not solely constitute neglect or elder abuse under any
39 law and may not be the sole basis for the appointment of a
40 guardian or conservator of an individual.
41 (g) This section does not limit civil or criminal liability for
42 negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct.
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1 Sec. 21. (a) A person who, without authorization of the patient,
2 willfully alters, forges, conceals, or destroys a request for
3 medication or a rescission of a request for medication under this
4 chapter with the intent or effect of causing the patient's death
5 commits a Level 1 felony.
6 (b) A person who knowingly or intentionally coerces or exerts
7 undue influence on a patient to request medication to bring about
8 the patient's peaceful death or to destroy a rescission of a request
9 for medication under this chapter commits a Level 1 felony.
10 (c) A person who knowingly or intentionally, without
11 authorization of the patient, alters, forges, conceals, or destroys an
12 instrument, the reinstatement or revocation of an instrument, or
13 any other evidence or document reflecting the patient's desires and
14 interests to obtain medication under this chapter with the intent or
15 effect of affecting a health care decision commits a Class A
16 misdemeanor.
17 Sec. 22. This chapter is severable as provided in IC 1-1-1-8(b).
18 SECTION 8. IC 27-2-28 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS
19 A NEW CHAPTER TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
20 1, 2022]:
21 Chapter 28. Nonapplication of Suicide Clause
22 Sec. 1. For the purposes of this chapter, an individual is an
23 "insured individual" if a life insurance policy provides for the
24 payment of benefits upon the death of the individual, regardless of
25 whether the payment of benefits is subject to certain conditions or
26 exclusions.
27 Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "life insurance policy" means
28 any policy of insurance, whether issued on an individual or group
29 basis, that:
30 (1) is issued in Indiana or issued for delivery in Indiana; and
31 (2) provides for the payment of benefits upon the death of the
32 insured individual.
33 Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "suicide clause" means a
34 provision of a life insurance policy under which the payment of
35 benefits may be denied if the death of the insured individual is the
36 result of suicide.
37 Sec. 4. (a) An insurer shall not deny payment of benefits under
38 a life insurance policy based upon a suicide clause in the life
39 insurance policy if the death of the insured individual is the result
40 of medical aid in dying as provided in IC 16-36-8.
41 (b) Subsection (a) applies regardless of the length of time that
42 passes between the issuance of the policy and the death of the
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1 insured individual.
2 SECTION 9. IC 34-30-2-75.8 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
3 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
4 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022]: Sec. 75.8. IC 16-36-8-20 (Concerning
5 an individual or health care provider providing assistance to a
6 patient who is terminally ill).
7 SECTION 10. IC 35-52-16-27.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
8 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
9 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022]: Sec. 27.5. IC 16-36-8-21 defines crimes
10 concerning medical aid in dying.
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