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Withholding or Withdrawal of Life-prolonging Procedures

It became law on Jun 26, 2023.

FL HB 1119 · House Bill · 2023

Stage
Became law
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House
Sponsors
5
Latest action
Jun 26, 2023

What it does

Withholding or Withdrawal of Life-prolonging Procedures; Provides requirements for court to modify or revoke authority of surrogate; requires guardian to file advance directive for health care with court; revises rights that may be removed from person by order determining incapacity; requires court approval to withhold or withdraw life-prolonging procedures of incapacitated persons; provides requirements for professional guardian to seek court approval; specifies procedures to be followed by court in acting on petition; provides requirements for initial & annual guardianship plans.

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

  1. Introduced (Done)

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  3. Floor (Done)

  4. Law (Done)

    Jun 26, 2023

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