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AB 346

Establishes provisions governing the prescribing, dispensing and administering of medication designed to end the life of a patient. (BDR 40-600)

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Dalia and 2 co-sponsors

Nevada bill establishing medical aid in dying procedures for terminally ill patients stalled in Senate after narrow Assembly passage; creates framework for life-ending medication prescribing and administration.

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Bill Summary · AB 346

Legislative bill overview

AB 346 establishes a legal framework for medical aid in dying in Nevada, creating procedures for prescribing, dispensing, and administering life-ending medication to terminally ill patients. The bill passed the Nevada Assembly (23-19) but stalled in the Senate when the legislative session ended, preventing further action under procedural rules.

Why is this important

This bill addresses end-of-life autonomy for terminally ill patients and reflects ongoing national debate about physician-assisted death. Nevada would join a growing number of states permitting medical aid in dying, raising questions about safeguards, implementation, and ethical frameworks in healthcare.

Potential points of contention

  • Patient eligibility and safeguards: Questions about diagnosis verification, mental competency assessments, and waiting periods between requests to prevent coercion or hasty decisions
  • Provider protections and obligations: Whether healthcare providers can opt out on conscience grounds and how systems handle refusals in underserved areas
  • Oversight mechanisms: Regulatory clarity on who monitors compliance, how adverse outcomes are reported, and penalties for violations or misuse of the process

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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