HB 1481 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

      Revises provisions of the natural death act.

      Requires a patient to be discharged if he or she is capable of indicating by words or actions that he or she wishes to die at home in dignity.

      Provides immunity from legal liability for good faith cooperation with the wishes of the patient to be discharged or have life-sustaining treatment withdrawn.

      Constitutes an alternative to Initiative 119.