Oregon 2017 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB 893 — Relating to treatments for patients with terminal diseases.

Last action — In committee upon adjournment.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Permits expressly identified agent, pursuant to lawfully executed advance directive and in accordance with Oregon Death with Dignity Act, to collect and administer prescribed medication for purpose of ending patient's life in humane and dignified manner if patient ceases to be capable after having received prescription for life-ending medication.

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Action History

  1. In committee upon adjournment.

  2. Referred to Health Care.

  3. Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Sponsors

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3 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 83 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (83)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 893 do?
Permits expressly identified agent, pursuant to lawfully executed advance directive and in accordance with Oregon Death with Dignity Act, to collect and administer prescribed medication for purpose of ending patient's life in humane and dignified manner if patient ceases to be capable after having received prescription for life-ending medication.
Who sponsors SB 893?
SB 893 is sponsored by Rob Nosse (Democrat), Dick Anderson (Republican), Elizabeth Steiner Hayward, Michael Dembrow, Alissa Keny-Guyer, Sheri Malstrom, and Mitch Greenlick.
What is the current status of SB 893?
This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 893?
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