THE END OF LIFE OPTIONS ACT IS ONE STEP CLOSER TO BECOMING LAW IN NEW MEXICO. THE BILL WOULD GIVE MENTALLY COMPETENT, TERMINALLY ILL ADULTS WITH LESS THAN SIX MONTHS TO LIVE THE OPTION TO REQUEST AND SELF-ADMINISTER LIFE ENDING MEDICATIONS. THE ACT PASSED THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE ON A 9-TO-3 VOTE.
MEDICAL PROVIDERS WOULD NOT BE REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH A PATIENT’S REQUEST. THE MEASURE IS HOUSE BILL 90 AND IS SPONSORED BY REPRESENTATIVE DEBBIE ARMSTRONG. IT NOW HEADS TO THE FULL HOUSE FOR A VOTE.
