This bill seeks to amend Title 36 of the Arizona Revised Statutes by adding Chapter 33, which establishes a legal framework for medical aid in dying. It introduces new definitions such as "Adult," "Attending physician," and "Medical aid in dying," while detailing the process for terminally ill adults to request medication for self-administration to end their lives. Key provisions include requirements for informed consent, residency verification, mental health evaluations, and the right to rescind requests. The bill also protects healthcare providers from civil or criminal liability when complying with the law and clarifies that participation is voluntary.

In addition to these provisions, the bill updates current statutes by specifying the roles of attending and consulting physicians, mental health professionals, and the responsibilities related to medication delivery. It establishes new requirements for death certificates to reflect the underlying terminal illness and introduces criminal penalties for misconduct related to medication requests. The bill also mandates specific language for requests, including witness declarations and interpreter services, and ensures that if any part of the act is invalidated, the remaining provisions will still be enforceable.

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