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Arizona
CURRENT STATUS: NO ACTIVE LEGISLATION
We’re Building Momentum in Arizona
In January, 2023, a group of Arizona lawmakers introduced SB1646. If passed, this would allow residents of Arizona to access medical aid in dying.
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Death with Dignity laws have been proven effective at improving healthcare quality at the end of life, regardless of whether or not an individual chooses to hasten their death.
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Timeline of Death with Dignity in Arizona
2023
2023
In January, Arizona’s Medical Aid in Dying bill (SB1646/HB2583) is introduced. The bill does not receive a hearing before the session deadline.
2022
2022
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.
2020
2020
Death with Dignity bills HB2582, SB1384, and SB1497, introduced and referred to legislative committees. None of the bills advance.
2019
2019
Death with Dignity bills HB2408, HB2512 , and SB1193 introduced this session. None of the bills advance.
2018
2018
Four Death with Dignity bills introduced this session (HB2102, HB2611 SB1222, and SB1414). None of the bills advance.
2017
2017
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.
2016
2016
Arizona State Senator Barbara McGuire (D) introduces SB1136, Death with Dignity, in January. The bill does not advance.
2006
2006
Death with Dignity bill HB2313 introduced. No Action taken.
2003
2003
Death with Dignity bills HB2454 and HB2564 introduced, but neither advance.
