Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee 6 D cosponsors

SB 570 — An Act amending Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for End of Life Options Act; imposing duties on the Department of Health; and imposing penalties.

Last action — Referred to JUDICIARY, April 11, 2025

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    To Executive
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This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 11, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

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  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (6 D).

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Summary

End of Life Options Act

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds a new chapter to Title 20 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes establishing the End of Life Options Act, which provides a legal framework for individuals to request medication for the purpose of ending their life under certain conditions.

  • Title 20

    CHAPTER 54B END OF LIFE OPTIONS ACT

    This establishes a new chapter in the law specifically for end-of-life options.

  • Title 20

    54B01. Definitions.

    Defines key terms used in the End of Life Options Act to ensure clarity in its application.

  • Title 20

    54B02. Qualified patient requirements.

    Sets requirements for patients to qualify for end-of-life medication.

  • Title 20

    54B03. Request for medication.

    Outlines the process for qualified patients to request medication for ending their life.

  • Title 20

    54B04. Right and opportunity to rescind request.

    Ensures patients can rescind their request for end-of-life medication at any time.

  • Title 20

    54B05. Form of written request.

    Establishes criteria for the written request for end-of-life medication.

  • Title 20

    54B06. Waiting periods.

    Imposes waiting periods between requests for medication.

  • Title 20

    54B07. Attending provider responsibilities.

    Describes the responsibilities of attending providers in the process.

  • Title 20

    54B08. Confirmation of terminal illness.

    Requires confirmation of a patient's terminal illness by a consulting provider.

  • Title 20

    54B09. Counseling referral.

    Mandates referral for counseling to ensure patient capability.

  • Title 20

    54B10. Family notification.

    Requires notification of family regarding the patient's decision.

  • Title 20

    54B21. Prohibitions and penalties.

    Establishes prohibitions and penalties related to the End of Life Options Act.

  • Title 20

    54B19. Immunity.

    Provides legal immunity for participating healthcare providers under certain circumstances.

  • Title 20

    54B18. Construction.

    Addresses how the provisions of this chapter are to be interpreted.

  • Title 20

    54B17. Claims by governmental entity for costs incurred.

    Allows government entities to claim costs incurred related to the implementation of this act.

  • Title 20

    54B16. Health care provider participation, notification and permissible sanctions.

    Details participation of healthcare providers and possible sanctions for non-compliance.

  • Title 20

    54B15. Disposal of unused medication.

    Establishes guidelines for the disposal of unused end-of-life medication.

  • Title 20

    54B14. Insurance or annuity policies.

    Specifies the impact on insurance and annuity policies regarding end-of-life options.

  • Title 20

    54B13. Effect on construction of wills and contracts.

    Clarifies the interaction between this act and existing wills and contracts.

  • Title 20

    54B12. Reporting requirements.

    Sets forth reporting requirements for the End of Life Options Act.

  • Title 20

    54B11. Medical record documentation requirements.

    Mandates documentation requirements for medical records related to end-of-life medication requests.

Action History

  1. Referred to JUDICIARY, April 11, 2025

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 247 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 570 do?
End of Life Options Act
Who sponsors SB 570?
SB 570 is sponsored by Timothy P. Kearney (Democratic), Lisa M. Boscola (Democratic), Sharif Street (Democratic), Wayne D. Fontana (Democratic), Carolyn T. Comitta (Democratic), and Amanda M. Cappelletti (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 570?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 11, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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