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CURRENT STATUS: NO ACTIVE LEGISLATION
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Bills Do Not Advance
No Hearing Before Deadline
In February, SB1646/HB2583 is introduced. The bills do not receive a hearing before the session deadline.
Bill Does Not Advance
On February 9, 2022 the Arizona State Legislature introduced HB2762, a medical aid-in-dying bill. After the first reading in the House, the bill does not move forward.
Three Bills Introduced
Death with Dignity bills HB2582, SB1384, and SB1497, introduced and referred to legislative committees. None of the bills advance.
Bills Do Not Advance
Death with Dignity bills HB2408, HB2512, and SB1193 are introduced this session. None of the bills advance.
Four Bills Introduced
Four Death with Dignity bills introduced this session (HB2102, HB2611 SB1222, and SB1414). None of the bills advance.
Bills Move Out of Committee But Do Not Advance
In January, a pair of assisted-dying bills, SB1512 and HB2336, were introduced. Neither bill moves out of committee. Instead, Arizona passes a law prohibiting discrimination against medical providers who opt out of assisted-dying legislation.
Senator Barbara McGuire Introduces Bill
Arizona State Senator Barbara McGuire (D) introduces Death with Dignity (SB1136) in January. The bill does not advance.
No Action Taken on Death with Dignity Bill
Death with Dignity bill HB2313 introduced. No Action taken.
State’s First Death with Dignity Bills Introduced
Death with Dignity bills HB2454 and HB2564 introduced, but neither advance.
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Personal stories help people understand the importance of Death with Dignity legislation, and how it's being enacted.