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Bill Summary · LC 2113

Legislative bill overview

LC 2113 would establish a medical aid in dying (MAiD) framework in Montana, allowing terminally ill patients to request and receive life-ending medication from physicians under specified conditions. The bill is currently in draft form and has not yet been introduced to the legislature, so specific provisions remain unavailable.

Why is this important

Medical aid in dying legislation directly affects end-of-life autonomy, healthcare practice, and fundamental questions about state authority over death. Montana does not currently have a legal MAiD framework, making this a significant policy shift if enacted.

Potential points of contention

  • Religious and moral objections: Opponents argue MAiD conflicts with beliefs that life should not be deliberately ended, while supporters counter it respects individual conscience and autonomy
  • Safeguard adequacy: Debates will likely center on whether proposed eligibility criteria, waiting periods, and physician oversight sufficiently prevent abuse versus unnecessarily restricting patient access
  • Healthcare provider conscience rights: Questions about whether healthcare workers can refuse participation and how systems manage objecting providers while ensuring patient access

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

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