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Kentucky

CURRENT STATUS: Pending Bills

We’re Building Momentum in Kentucky

In 2024, the Kentucky legislature introduced HB285. If passed, this bill would allow residents in Kentucky to access to 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 Kentucky

2024

2024

Bill Introduced and Sent to Committee

In January, the Kentucky General Assembly introduces HB285 and it is referred to the Committee on Committees.

2023

2023

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

2022

2022

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.

2020

2020

First Aid-in-Dying Bill Introduced

On January 8, for the first time Kentucky introduces their aid-in-dying bill HB 224. he bill is referred to Health and Family Services but does not advance.