California End of Life Option Act

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Statements (29)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:law
gptkbp:amendedBy 2021
gptkbp:appliesTo terminally ill adults
gptkbp:codifiedIn gptkb:California_Health_and_Safety_Code
Sections 443-443.22
gptkbp:enactedBy gptkb:California_State_Legislature
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label California End of Life Option Act
gptkbp:jurisdiction gptkb:California
gptkbp:modeledAfter gptkb:Oregon_Death_with_Dignity_Act
gptkbp:modeOfDeath prescribed lethal drugs
self-administered medication
gptkbp:opposedBy Catholic Church
gptkbp:prohibits euthanasia
coercion
gptkbp:requires mental competence
residency in California
confirmation by two physicians
one written request
two oral requests
gptkbp:signedBy gptkb:Jerry_Brown
October 5, 2015
gptkbp:startDate June 9, 2016
gptkbp:status in force
gptkbp:subject assisted dying
physician-assisted suicide
gptkbp:supportedBy gptkb:California_Medical_Association
Compassion & Choices
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Brittany_Maynard_case
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7