Legislature Closes: Assisted Suicide/Euthanasia Bills Failed to Move

In 2020, the Arizona State Legislature was scheduled to convene on January 13 and adjourn on April 25.[1] Due to concern over the corona virus, the Legislature suspended its session, effective March 23, 2020, through May 19, 2020, at which time the House reconvened.[2] 

During the session, three bills had been introduced seeking to legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia. All three failed to move out of committee in their houses of origin. See here and here.

On May 26, 2020, the Legislature closed.[3] 

Euthanasia Bills Apparently Dead

Three bills seeking to legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia in Arizona have failed to move out of committee, rendering them presumably dead.

The bills are HB 2582, SB 1384 and SB 1497.

Bills Seek to Legalize Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia

Three bills have been introduced in the Arizona legislature, seeking to legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

HB 2582 has been assigned to the following House committees: Health and Human Services, Judiciary, and Rules. To view the bill's text, click here

SB 1384 and SB 1497 have been assigned to the following Senate Committees: Judiciary and Rules. To view the text of each bill, click here and here.