2016 House Bill 5802

Legalize assisted suicide

Introduced in the House

Aug. 3, 2016

Introduced by Rep. Sam Singh (D-69)

To legalize assisted suicide in Michigan for residents of the state. The bill prescribes detailed screening and consent standards, plus procedural and other safeguards that would have to be followed by a patient and doctor. Coercion or fraud intended to cause a patient’s death would be felonies.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy