The End-of-Life Option Act

The End-of-Life Option Act is a law that allows terminally ill adults to request and receive a prescription for medication to end their own life peacefully. It applies in specific states, where certain criteria must be met, including being diagnosed with a terminal illness expected to cause death within six months. The individual must make the request voluntarily and be mentally competent. The law aims to provide people with a compassionate choice for dying on their own terms, while ensuring safeguards to prevent abuse and protect the rights of patients.