Kentucky introduces Rena’s Law (HB408), a bill that would legalize Death with Dignity in Kentucky. The bill is referred to the House Health Services Committee.

HB646 is also introduced and would move us in the opposite direction. The bill increases government interference in deeply personal medical decisions at the end of life. In a state that values small government and individual freedom, this creates a barrier to accessing quality health care that every adult person in our state deserves.

Even more concerning, HB646 can create fear among doctors and pharmacists, making them hesitant to prescribe adequate pain relief due to the risk of prosecution. That could lead to more suffering.

The session ends and both bills do not advance.

HB408 is introduced and referred to the House Health Services Committee. The session ends, and the bill does not advance.

In January, the Kentucky General Assembly introduces HB285 and it is referred to the Committee on Committees. The session ends and the bill does not move forward.

On February 15, the Kentucky General Assembly introduces the Kentucky Our Care, Our Options Act (HB304). The bill fails to move forward.

On January 4, the Kentucky General Assembly introduced HB149, the Kentucky Our Care, Our Options Act. The bill fails to move forward.

On January 8, for the first time Kentucky introduces their aid-in-dying bill HB224. The bill is referred to Health and Family Services but does not advance.