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Timeline of Death with Dignity in Kentucky
2024
2024
Bill Does Not Advance
- The session ends and the bill does not move forward.
- 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.
