HB 1325-FN (2014): relative to death with dignity for certain persons suffering from a terminal condition.

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HB 1325-FN (2014)

relative to death with dignity for certain persons suffering from a terminal condition.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 2014. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 9–8. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 6, 2014 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 219–66.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 2014, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • February 18, 2014, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 6, 2014, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 219, nays 66, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Judiciary
  • February 4, 2014: Public Hearing: 2/4/2014 1:30 PM LOB 208
  • February 18, 2014: Executive Session: 2/18/2014 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • February 25, 2014: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (Vote 9-8; RC)
  • February 25, 2014: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • March 6, 2014: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 219-66

Related Bills

  • HB 304 (2010): relative to death with dignity for certain persons suffering from a terminal condition.
  • HB 513-FN (2011): relative to end of life aid in dying for certain persons suffering from a terminal disease.
  • HB 1433-FN (1998): relative to physician aid-in-dying for certain persons suffering from a terminal condition.
  • SB 44-FN (2000): relative to physician aid-in-dying for certain persons suffering from a terminal condition.
  • HB 339 (1996): relative to death with dignity for certain persons suffering from a terminal condition.
  • HB 1659-FN (2020): relative to patient directed care and patient's rights with regard to end-of-life decisions.

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