End of Life Option Act: sunset.
- Makes California's End of Life Option Act permanent by removing its 2031 expiration date.
- Maintains existing criminal penalties for coercing someone to request or use aid-in-dying medication.
- Preserves current eligibility requirements for terminally ill California residents seeking aid-in-dying drugs.
Senator Blakespear's proposal to remove the January 1, 2031 expiration date from California's End of Life Option Act would make the state's aid-in-dying provisions permanent. The current law allows qualifying California residents with terminal illnesses to request and obtain prescription medications to end their lives, while maintaining criminal penalties for those who coerce or unduly influence individuals in the aid-in-dying process.
The measure preserves all existing provisions of the law, including eligibility requirements, procedural safeguards, and enforcement mechanisms. While the bill creates a state-mandated local program by extending criminal statutes indefinitely, local agencies would not require state reimbursement for associated costs under California constitutional provisions regarding changes to criminal law.
 Anna CaballeroD Senator | Floor Vote |  Not Contacted | |
 Roger NielloR Senator | Floor Vote | Not Contacted | |
 Tony StricklandR Senator | Floor Vote | Not Contacted | |
 Shannon GroveR Senator | Floor Vote | Not Contacted | |
 Brian JonesR Senator | Floor Vote | Not Contacted |
| Bill Number | Title | Introduced Date | Status | Link to Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SB-1196 | End of Life Option Act. | February 2024 | Failed |
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Introduced By
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 3 | 0 | 15 | PASS |
- Makes California's End of Life Option Act permanent by removing its 2031 expiration date.
- Maintains existing criminal penalties for coercing someone to request or use aid-in-dying medication.
- Preserves current eligibility requirements for terminally ill California residents seeking aid-in-dying drugs.
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Senator Blakespear's proposal to remove the January 1, 2031 expiration date from California's End of Life Option Act would make the state's aid-in-dying provisions permanent. The current law allows qualifying California residents with terminal illnesses to request and obtain prescription medications to end their lives, while maintaining criminal penalties for those who coerce or unduly influence individuals in the aid-in-dying process.
The measure preserves all existing provisions of the law, including eligibility requirements, procedural safeguards, and enforcement mechanisms. While the bill creates a state-mandated local program by extending criminal statutes indefinitely, local agencies would not require state reimbursement for associated costs under California constitutional provisions regarding changes to criminal law.
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 3 | 0 | 15 | PASS |
Anna CaballeroD Senator | Floor Vote | Not Contacted | |
Roger NielloR Senator | Floor Vote | Not Contacted | |
Tony StricklandR Senator | Floor Vote | Not Contacted | |
Shannon GroveR Senator | Floor Vote | Not Contacted | |
Brian JonesR Senator | Floor Vote | Not Contacted |
| Bill Number | Title | Introduced Date | Status | Link to Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SB-1196 | End of Life Option Act. | February 2024 | Failed |