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Bill would strengthen La. ban on euthanasia
Posted: May 29, 2012 10:19 AM by AP
Updated: May 29, 2012 10:22 AM
A bid to strengthen Louisiana's ban on euthanasia is headed to the governor's desk after receiving final legislative passage.
The state has a prohibition in criminal law against euthanasia and assisted suicide. The bill (House Bill 1086) by Rep. Alan Seabaugh, R-Shreveport, will add the prohibition to the state's medical consent law.
Seabaugh's proposal will spell out that someone authorized to approve medical procedures for another person may not approve any procedure that would be considered assisted suicide. That prohibition also will extend to include surgical or medical treatment for the developmentally disabled or nursing home residents who may be unable to make their own medical decisions.
Gov. Bobby Jindal supports the bill.
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