The proposed "End-of-Life Option Act" in Minnesota allows terminally ill adults to request and obtain a prescription for medication to facilitate a peaceful death. Key definitions are established, including "qualified individual," "terminal disease," and "medical aid in dying." To be eligible, individuals must be mentally capable, have a prognosis of six months or less to live, and must make two oral requests and one written request for the medication. The bill emphasizes informed consent, ensuring individuals understand their diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment options before making a decision. It also outlines the responsibilities of healthcare providers in confirming eligibility and ensuring voluntary requests, while providing for referrals to mental health professionals if needed.

The bill introduces new provisions under section 145.871 regarding healthcare facilities' policies on medical aid in dying, allowing them to prohibit certain actions by providers while on duty, provided they give written notice. Facilities must inform the public of their policies and cannot obstruct providers from fulfilling informed consent requirements. The legislation establishes immunities for individuals and healthcare facilities acting in good faith, outlines reporting requirements for prescriptions and related deaths, and ensures that insurance policies cannot be conditioned on requests for medication. Additionally, it clarifies that deaths resulting from self-administering prescribed medication will not be classified as suicide or homicide, and it includes penalties for coercion or misconduct related to the medication request.