HB17-1368
End-of-life Death Certificate Signature
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2017 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning a change from "shall" to "may" in the "Colorado End-of-life Options Act" death certificate signature requirement to allow, rather than require, the attending physician or hospice medical director to sign the death certificate of a qualified individual who obtained and self-administered aid-in-dying medication.
Bill Summary:
Currently, the 'Colorado End-of-life Options Act' requires an attending physician or hospice medical director to sign the death certificate of an individual who obtained and self-administered aid-in-dying medication. The bill removes this requirement.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Committees
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 04/27/2017 | Introduced |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Postpone House Bill 17-1368 indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 11-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2017 | House | House Committee on Health, Insurance, & Environment Postpone Indefinitely |
| 04/27/2017 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Health, Insurance, & Environment |