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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 6A - Non-Resuscitation Procedures for Emergency Medical Services. [Repealed] › § 7–651.15. Rules. [Repealed]

§ 7–651.15. Rules. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Apr. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-224, § 16, 48 DCR 27; Feb. 27, 2016, D.C. Law 21-72, § 3, 63 DCR 208.)
Applicability
Section 7011 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-72 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-72: § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72 provided that the change made to this section by § 3 of D.C. Law 21-72 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been given effect.
Section 3 of D.C. Law 21-72, as made applicable by section 7011 of D.C. Law 22-33, repealed this section "as of the date that the Department of Health develops, and makes available, the MOST Form in accordance with § 21-2221.02."
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72, see § 7011 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72, see § 7011 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 6A - Non-Resuscitation Procedures for Emergency Medical Services. [Repealed] › § 7–651.16. Applicability. [Repealed]

§ 7–651.16. Applicability. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Apr. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-224, § 17, 48 DCR 27; Feb. 27, 2016, D.C. Law 21-72, § 3, 63 DCR 208.)
Applicability
Section 7011 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-72 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-72: § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72 provided that the change made to this section by § 3 of D.C. Law 21-72 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been given effect.
Section 3 of D.C. Law 21-72, as made applicable by section 7011 of D.C. Law 22-33, repealed this section "as of the date that the Department of Health develops, and makes available, the MOST Form in accordance with § 21-2221.02."
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72, see § 7011 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72, see § 7011 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 6A - Non-Resuscitation Procedures for Emergency Medical Services. [Repealed] › § 7–651.17. Appropriations. [Repealed]

§ 7–651.17. Appropriations. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Apr. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-224, § 18, 48 DCR 27; Aug. 16, 2008, D.C. Law 17-219, § 7027, 55 DCR 7598; Feb. 27, 2016, D.C. Law 21-72, § 3, 63 DCR 208.)
Applicability
Section 7011 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-72 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-72: § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72 provided that the change made to this section by § 3 of D.C. Law 21-72 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been given effect.
Section 3 of D.C. Law 21-72, as made applicable by section 7011 of D.C. Law 22-33, repealed this section "as of the date that the Department of Health develops, and makes available, the MOST Form in accordance with § 21-2221.02."
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72, see § 7011 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72, see § 7011 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 6B - Physician Assisted Death › § 7–661.04. Counseling referral

§ 7–661.04. Counseling referral.
(a) If, in the opinion of the attending physician or the consulting physician, a patient may be suffering from a psychiatric or psychological disorder or depression causing impaired judgment, either physician shall refer the patient to counseling.
(b) No covered medication shall be prescribed until the patient receives counseling and the psychiatrist or psychologist performing the counseling determines that the patient is not suffering from a psychiatric or psychological disorder or depression causing impaired judgment.
(Feb. 18, 2017, D.C. Law 21-182, § 5, 63 DCR 15697.)
Applicability
Section 7018 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 18 of D.C. Law 21-182. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-182 has been implemented.
A certification dated June 6, 2017, that the fiscal effect of the Death with Dignity Act of 2016, D.C. Law 21-182, has been included in an approved budget and financial plan was published in the D.C. Register on June 16, 2017 (64 DCR 5670). Therefore the creation of this section by that amendment has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-182: § 18 of D.C. Law 21-182 provided that the creation of this section by § 5 of D.C. Law 21-182 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 18 of D.C. Law 21-182, see § 7018 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 18 of D.C. Law 21-182, see § 7018 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 6B - Physician Assisted Death › § 7–661.06. Medical record documentation requirements

§ 7–661.06. Medical record documentation requirements.
(a) The attending physician shall document and file in the medical record of the patient requesting a covered medication:
(1) All oral requests by a patient for a covered medication;
(2) All written requests by a patient for a covered medication;
(3) The attending physician's:
(A) Diagnosis and prognosis of the patient;
(B) Determination that the patient is a District resident and is capable, acting voluntarily, and has made an informed decision when requesting a covered medication;
(C) Offer to the patient to rescind his or her request for a covered medication before the patient makes his or her second oral request;
(D) Notation that all requirements under this chapter have been met; and
(E) Notation regarding all steps taken to carry out the patient's request for a covered medication, including a notation of the covered medication prescribed;
(4) The consulting physician's:
(A) Diagnosis and prognosis of the patient;
(B) Verification that the patient is capable, acting voluntarily, and has made an informed decision when requesting a covered medication; and
(5) If a patient is referred to counseling pursuant to § 7-661.04, a report by the psychiatrist or psychologist of the outcome and determinations made during counseling.
(Feb. 18, 2017, D.C. Law 21-182, § 7, 63 DCR 15697.)
Applicability
Section 7018 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 18 of D.C. Law 21-182. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-182 has been implemented.
A certification dated June 6, 2017, that the fiscal effect of the Death with Dignity Act of 2016, D.C. Law 21-182, has been included in an approved budget and financial plan was published in the D.C. Register on June 16, 2017 (64 DCR 5670). Therefore the creation of this section by that amendment has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-182: § 18 of D.C. Law 21-182 provided that the creation of this section by § 7 of D.C. Law 21-182 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 18 of D.C. Law 21-182, see § 7018 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 18 of D.C. Law 21-182, see § 7018 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 6B - Physician Assisted Death › § 7–661.07. Reporting requirements

§ 7–661.07. Reporting requirements.
(a) Beginning one year after February 18, 2017, and on an annual basis thereafter, the Department shall review the records maintained under § 7-661.06 for the purpose of gathering data and ensuring compliance with this chapter.
(b) The Department shall generate and make available to the public an annual statistical report of information collected pursuant to subsection (a) of this section. The report shall include:
(1) The number of qualified patients for whom a prescription for a covered medication was written;
(2) The number of known qualified patients who died each year for whom a prescription for a covered medication was written, and the cause of death of those patients;
(3) The number of known deaths in the District from using a covered medication;
(4) The number of physicians who wrote prescriptions for a covered medication; and
(5) Of the qualified patients who died due to using a covered medication, demographic percentages organized by the following characteristics:
(A) Age at death;
(B) Education level, if known;
(C) Race;
(D) Sex;
(E) Type of insurance, including whether or not they had insurance, if known; and
(F) Terminal disease.
(Feb. 18, 2017, D.C. Law 21-182, § 8, 63 DCR 15697.)
Applicability
Section 7018 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 18 of D.C. Law 21-182. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-182 has been implemented.
A certification dated June 6, 2017, that the fiscal effect of the Death with Dignity Act of 2016, D.C. Law 21-182, has been included in an approved budget and financial plan was published in the D.C. Register on June 16, 2017 (64 DCR 5670). Therefore the creation of this section by that amendment has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-182: § 18 of D.C. Law 21-182 provided that the creation of this section by § 8 of D.C. Law 21-182 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 18 of D.C. Law 21-182, see § 7018 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 18 of D.C. Law 21-182, see § 7018 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 6B - Physician Assisted Death › § 7–661.08. Effect on construction of wills and contracts

§ 7–661.08. Effect on construction of wills and contracts.
(a) A provision in a contract, will, or other agreement executed on or after February 18, 2017, whether written or oral, is not valid if the provision would affect whether a person may make or rescind a request for a covered medication.
(b) An obligation owing under any contract, will, or other agreement executed on or after February 18, 2017 may not be conditioned or affected by a person making or rescinding a request for a covered medication.
(Feb. 18, 2017, D.C. Law 21-182, § 9, 63 DCR 15697.)
Applicability
Section 7018 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 18 of D.C. Law 21-182. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-182 has been implemented.
A certification dated June 6, 2017, that the fiscal effect of the Death with Dignity Act of 2016, D.C. Law 21-182, has been included in an approved budget and financial plan was published in the D.C. Register on June 16, 2017 (64 DCR 5670). Therefore the creation of this section by that amendment has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-182: § 18 of D.C. Law 21-182 provided that the creation of this section by § 9 of D.C. Law 21-182 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 18 of D.C. Law 21-182, see § 7018 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 18 of D.C. Law 21-182, see § 7018 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 6B - Physician Assisted Death › § 7–661.09. Insurance and annuity policies

§ 7–661.09. Insurance and annuity policies.
(a) The sale, procurement, or issuance of any life, health, accident insurance, annuity policy, employment benefits, or the rate charged for any policy may not be conditioned upon or affected by the making or rescinding of a qualified patient's request for a covered medication.
(b) A qualified patient's act of ingesting a covered medication shall not have an effect upon a life, health, accident insurance, annuity policy, or employment benefits.
(c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the ability of an insurance or annuity provider from investigating a claim for benefits for a death.
(Feb. 18, 2017, D.C. Law 21-182, § 10, 63 DCR 15697.)
Applicability
Section 7018 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 18 of D.C. Law 21-182. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-182 has been implemented.
A certification dated June 6, 2017, that the fiscal effect of the Death with Dignity Act of 2016, D.C. Law 21-182, has been included in an approved budget and financial plan was published in the D.C. Register on June 16, 2017 (64 DCR 5670). Therefore the creation of this section by that amendment has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-182: § 18 of D.C. Law 21-182 provided that the creation of this section by § 10 of D.C. Law 21-182 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 18 of D.C. Law 21-182, see § 7018 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 18 of D.C. Law 21-182, see § 7018 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 6B - Physician Assisted Death › § 7–661.11. Immunities, liabilities, and exceptions

§ 7–661.11. Immunities, liabilities, and exceptions.
(a) Except as provided in § 7-661.10, no person shall be subject to civil or criminal liability or professional disciplinary action for:
(1) Participating in good faith compliance with this chapter;
(2) Refusing to participate in providing a covered medication under this chapter; or
(3) Being present when a qualified patient takes a covered medication.
(b) Nothing in this chapter shall be interpreted to lower the applicable standard of care for the attending physician, consulting physician, psychiatrist, psychologist, or other health care provider participating in this chapter.
(c) No request by a patient for a covered medication made in good-faith compliance with the provisions of this chapter shall provide the basis for the appointment of a guardian or conservator.
(Feb. 18, 2017, D.C. Law 21-182, § 12, 63 DCR 15697.)
Applicability
Section 7018 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 18 of D.C. Law 21-182. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-182 has been implemented.
A certification dated June 6, 2017, that the fiscal effect of the Death with Dignity Act of 2016, D.C. Law 21-182, has been included in an approved budget and financial plan was published in the D.C. Register on June 16, 2017 (64 DCR 5670). Therefore the creation of this section by that amendment has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-182: § 18 of D.C. Law 21-182 provided that the creation of this section by § 12 of D.C. Law 21-182 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 18 of D.C. Law 21-182, see § 7018 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 18 of D.C. Law 21-182, see § 7018 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 6B - Physician Assisted Death › § 7–661.12. Claims by District government for costs incurred

§ 7–661.12. Claims by District government for costs incurred.
If the District government incurs costs resulting from the death of a qualified patient ingesting a covered medication pursuant to this chapter in a public place, the District government shall have a claim against the estate of the qualified patient to recover such costs and reasonable attorney fees related to enforcing the claim.
(Feb. 18, 2017, D.C. Law 21-182, § 13, 63 DCR 15697.)
Applicability
Section 7018 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 18 of D.C. Law 21-182. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-182 has been implemented.
A certification dated June 6, 2017, that the fiscal effect of the Death with Dignity Act of 2016, D.C. Law 21-182, has been included in an approved budget and financial plan was published in the D.C. Register on June 16, 2017 (64 DCR 5670). Therefore the creation of this section by that amendment has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-182: § 18 of D.C. Law 21-182 provided that the creation of this section by § 13 of D.C. Law 21-182 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 18 of D.C. Law 21-182, see § 7018 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 18 of D.C. Law 21-182, see § 7018 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 6B - Physician Assisted Death › § 7–661.13. Penalties

§ 7–661.13. Penalties.
(a) A person who, without authorization of the patient, willfully alters or forges a request for a covered medication or conceals or destroys a rescission of a request for a covered medication with the intent or effect of causing the patient's death is punishable as a Class A felony.
(b) A person who, without authorization of the patient, willfully coerces or exerts undue influence on a patient to request or ingest a covered medication with the intent or effect of causing the patient's death is punishable as a Class A felony.
(Feb. 18, 2017, D.C. Law 21-182, § 14, 63 DCR 15697.)
Applicability
Section 7018 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 18 of D.C. Law 21-182. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-182 has been implemented.
A certification dated June 6, 2017, that the fiscal effect of the Death with Dignity Act of 2016, D.C. Law 21-182, has been included in an approved budget and financial plan was published in the D.C. Register on June 16, 2017 (64 DCR 5670). Therefore the creation of this section by that amendment has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-182: § 18 of D.C. Law 21-182 provided that the creation of this section by § 14 of D.C. Law 21-182 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 18 of D.C. Law 21-182, see § 7018 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 18 of D.C. Law 21-182, see § 7018 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 6B - Physician Assisted Death › § 7–661.14. Rules

§ 7–661.14. Rules.
(a) The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall issue rules to:
(1) Develop the form to collect the medical record information required by § 7-661.06;
(2) Facilitate the collection of the medical record information required by § 7-661.06; and
(3) Provide for the return of and safe disposal of unused covered medications.
(b) The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, may issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter, including rules to:
(1) Specify the recommended methods by which a qualified patient, who so desires, may notify first responders of his or her intent to ingest a covered medication; and
(2) Establish training opportunities for the medical community to learn about the use of covered medications by qualified patients seeking to die in a humane and peaceful manner, including best practices for prescribing the covered medication.
(Feb. 18, 2017, D.C. Law 21-182, § 15, 63 DCR 15697.)
Applicability
Section 7018 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 18 of D.C. Law 21-182. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-182 has been implemented.
A certification dated June 6, 2017, that the fiscal effect of the Death with Dignity Act of 2016, D.C. Law 21-182, has been included in an approved budget and financial plan was published in the D.C. Register on June 16, 2017 (64 DCR 5670). Therefore the creation of this section by that amendment has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-182: § 18 of D.C. Law 21-182 provided that the creation of this section by § 15 of D.C. Law 21-182 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 18 of D.C. Law 21-182, see § 7018 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 18 of D.C. Law 21-182, see § 7018 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 6B - Physician Assisted Death › § 7–661.15. Construction

§ 7–661.15. Construction.
(a) Nothing in this chapter may be construed to authorize a physician or any other person to end a patient's life by lethal injection, mercy killing, active euthanasia, or any other method or medication not authorized under this chapter.
(b) Actions taken in accordance with this chapter do not constitute suicide, assisted suicide, mercy killing, or homicide.
(c) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to authorize a qualified patient to ingest a covered medication in a public place.
(Feb. 18, 2017, D.C. Law 21-182, § 16, 63 DCR 15697.)
Applicability
Section 7018 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 18 of D.C. Law 21-182. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-182 has been implemented.
A certification dated June 6, 2017, that the fiscal effect of the Death with Dignity Act of 2016, D.C. Law 21-182, has been included in an approved budget and financial plan was published in the D.C. Register on June 16, 2017 (64 DCR 5670). Therefore the creation of this section by that amendment has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-182: § 18 of D.C. Law 21-182 provided that the creation of this section by § 16 of D.C. Law 21-182 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 18 of D.C. Law 21-182, see § 7018 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 18 of D.C. Law 21-182, see § 7018 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 6B - Physician Assisted Death › § 7–661.16. Freedom of Information Act exemption

§ 7–661.16. Freedom of Information Act exemption.
The information collected by the Department pursuant to this chapter shall not be a public record and may not be made available for inspection by the public under subchapter II of Chapter 5 of Title 2, or any other law.
(Feb. 18, 2017, D.C. Law 21-182, § 17, 63 DCR 15697.)
Applicability
Section 7018 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 18 of D.C. Law 21-182. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-182 has been implemented.
A certification dated June 6, 2017, that the fiscal effect of the Death with Dignity Act of 2016, D.C. Law 21-182, has been included in an approved budget and financial plan was published in the D.C. Register on June 16, 2017 (64 DCR 5670). Therefore the creation of this section by that amendment has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-182: § 18 of D.C. Law 21-182 provided that the creation of this section by § 17 of D.C. Law 21-182 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 18 of D.C. Law 21-182, see § 7018 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 18 of D.C. Law 21-182, see § 7018 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 6B - Physician Assisted Death › § 7–661.17. Applicability. [Repealed]

§ 7–661.17. Applicability. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Feb. 18, 2017, D.C. Law 21-182, § 18, 63 DCR 15697; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 7018(a), 64 DCR 7652.)
Applicability
Section 7018 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 18 of D.C. Law 21-182. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-182 has been implemented.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 18 of D.C. Law 21-182, see § 7018 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 18 of D.C. Law 21-182, see § 7018 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 6C - Maternal Mortality Review Committee › § 7–671.01. Definitions

§ 7–671.01. Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the term:
(1) "Committee" means the Maternal Mortality Review Committee established in § 7-671.02.
(2) "Maternal mortality" means any pregnancy-related death or pregnancy-associated death.
(3) "Personally identifiable information" means information that identifies any person or could be used to identify any person, including:
(A) Prenatal, fetal, pediatric, and infant medical records;
(B) Hospital discharge records;
(C) Hospital or clinic records and laboratory reports;
(D) Health insurance claim information;
(E) Records of fetal deaths or induced termination of pregnancies; and
(F) Records of public benefits, child abuse and neglect records, school records, mental health records, police reports, and autopsy reports.
(4) "Pregnancy-associated death" means the death of a woman while the woman is pregnant or within one year after the end of the pregnancy, irrespective of the cause, other than a pregnancy-related death.
(5) "Pregnancy-related death" means the death of a woman while the woman is pregnant or within one year after the end of the pregnancy, from any cause related to the pregnancy or its management, but not from accidental or incidental causes.
(June 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-111, § 2, 65 DCR 4278.)
Applicability
Section 7033 of D.C. Law 22-168 repealed § 10 of D.C. Law 22-111 removing the applicability restriction impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 22-111 has been given effect.
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-111: § 10 of D.C. Law 22-111 provided that the creation of this section by § 2 of D.C. Law 22-111 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 6C - Maternal Mortality Review Committee › § 7–671.04. Access to information

§ 7–671.04. Access to information.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, immediately upon the request of the Committee and as necessary to carry out the Committee's purpose and duties, the Committee shall be provided, without cost and without authorization of the persons to whom the information or records relate, access to:
(1) All information and records of:
(A) Any District agency, or a District agency's contractors, including birth and death certificates, law enforcement investigation data, medical examiner investigation data, and autopsy reports; and
(B) Health agencies that provided prenatal services to the woman; and
(2) All information and records of any healthcare provider, healthcare facility, clinic, laboratory, or medical record department, including providers of mental health services who provided services to the deceased mother, that receives information related to maternal mortalities or prenatal care.
(b) The Committee may seek information from entities and agencies outside the District by any legal means.
(c)(1) Notwithstanding subsection (a)(1) of this section, information and records concerning a current law enforcement investigation may be withheld, at the discretion of the investigating authority, if disclosure of the information would compromise a criminal investigation.
(2) If information or records are withheld under paragraph (1) of this subsection, a report on the status of the investigation shall be submitted to the Committee every 3 months until the earliest of the following events occurs:
(A) The investigation is concluded and the information or records are provided to the Committee; or
(B) The investigating authority determines that providing the information will no longer compromise the investigation and the information or records are provided to the Committee.
(d)(1) The Committee may have access to personally identifiable information relating to maternal mortalities; provided, that the Committee shall not disclose personally identifiable information.
(2) The Department of Health and the Committee may retain data on facilities where maternal mortalities occur for analytical purposes.
(June 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-111, § 5, 65 DCR 4278.)
Applicability
Section 7033 of D.C. Law 22-168 repealed § 10 of D.C. Law 22-111 removing the applicability restriction impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 22-111 has been given effect.
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-111: § 10 of D.C. Law 22-111 provided that the creation of this section by § 5 of D.C. Law 22-111 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 6C - Maternal Mortality Review Committee › § 7–671.05. Subpoena power

§ 7–671.05. Subpoena power.
(a) When necessary for the discharge of its duties, the Committee may issue subpoenas to compel witnesses to appear, testify, or produce books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, documents, medical records, or other relevant records.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, subpoenas shall be served personally upon the witness or the witness's designated agent, not less than 5 business days before the date the witness must appear or the documents must be produced, by a special process server, at least 18 years of age, engaged by the Committee.
(c) If, after a reasonable attempt, personal service on a witness or a witness's agent cannot be effected, a special process server identified in subsection (b) of this section may serve a subpoena by registered or certified mail not fewer than 8 business days before the date the witness must appear, testify, or produce documents.
(d) If a witness who has been personally summoned neglects or refuses to obey the subpoena issued pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, the Committee may report that fact to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, and the court may compel obedience to the subpoena to the same extent as witnesses may be compelled to obey the subpoenas of the court.
(June 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-111, § 6, 65 DCR 4278.)
Applicability
Section 7033 of D.C. Law 22-168 repealed § 10 of D.C. Law 22-111 removing the applicability restriction impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 22-111 has been given effect.
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-111: § 10 of D.C. Law 22-111 provided that the creation of this section by § 6 of D.C. Law 22-111 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 6C - Maternal Mortality Review Committee › § 7–671.06. Confidentiality of Committee information and meetings

§ 7–671.06. Confidentiality of Committee information and meetings.
(a) Except as provided in this section, information and records obtained or created by the Committee are confidential and not subject to civil discovery, or to disclosure from the Committee pursuant to subchapter II of Chapter 5 of Title 2.
(b) Information and records presented to the Committee for review shall not be immune from subpoena, discovery, or prohibited from being introduced into evidence solely because they were presented to or reviewed by the Committee if the information and records have been obtained through other sources.
(c) A person other than a Committee member who appears before or participates in the Committee's review of maternal mortalities shall sign a confidentiality agreement acknowledging that any information provided to the Committee is confidential; provided, that any such confidentiality agreement shall account for situations where disclosure is necessary for the person to comply with a request for information from the Committee.
(d) Committee meetings shall be subject to subchapter IV of Chapter 5 of Title 2, except that Committee meetings shall be closed when the Committee is discussing cases of individual maternal deaths or where the identity of any person, other than a person who has expressly consented to be identified, can be ascertained.
(e) Committee members may disclose information and records related to the Committee only as necessary to carry out the Committee's duties and purposes.
(f) This section shall not be construed to prohibit a person from:
(1) Disclosing information that the person obtained independently of the Committee; or
(2) Disclosing information that is already public.
(June 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-111, § 7, 65 DCR 4278; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 3054(b), 65 DCR 9388.)
Applicability
Section 7033 of D.C. Law 22-168 repealed § 10 of D.C. Law 22-111 removing the applicability restriction impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 22-111 has been given effect.
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-111: § 10 of D.C. Law 22-111 provided that the creation of this section by § 7 of D.C. Law 22-111 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 6C - Maternal Mortality Review Committee › § 7–671.07. Immunity from liability for providing information to the Committee

§ 7–671.07. Immunity from liability for providing information to the Committee.
(a) Any person, hospital, or institution participating in good faith in providing information to the Committee pursuant to this chapter shall have immunity from administrative, civil, or criminal liability that might otherwise be incurred or imposed with respect to the disclosure of the information. In any such proceeding, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that the person, hospital, or institution that provided information to the Committee acted in good faith.
(b) If acting in good faith, without malice, and within the parameters of the operating rules and procedures established pursuant to this chapter, members of the Committee are immune from civil liability for an activity related to reviews of maternal mortalities.
(June 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-111, § 8, 65 DCR 4278; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 3054(c), 65 DCR 9388.)
Applicability
Section 7033 of D.C. Law 22-168 repealed § 10 of D.C. Law 22-111 removing the applicability restriction impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 22-111 has been given effect.
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-111: § 10 of D.C. Law 22-111 provided that the creation of this section by § 8 of D.C. Law 22-111 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 6C - Maternal Mortality Review Committee › § 7–671.08. Unlawful disclosure of information; penalties

§ 7–671.08. Unlawful disclosure of information; penalties.
Whoever knowingly discloses, receives, makes use of, or permits the use of information concerning a deceased woman or other person in violation of this chapter shall be subject to a civil fine of not more than $1,000. Violations of this chapter shall be prosecuted by the Office of the Attorney General or the Attorney General's designee in the name of the District of Columbia.
(June 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-111, § 9, 65 DCR 4278.)
Applicability
Section 7033 of D.C. Law 22-168 repealed § 10 of D.C. Law 22-111 removing the applicability restriction impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 22-111 has been given effect.
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-111: § 10 of D.C. Law 22-111 provided that the creation of this section by § 9 of D.C. Law 22-111 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 6C - Maternal Mortality Review Committee › § 7–671.09. Applicability. [Repealed]

§ 7–671.09. Applicability. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(June 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-111, § 10, 65 DCR 4278; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 7033, 65 DCR 9388.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 6D - Long-Term Care Study › § 7–681. Definitions

§ 7–681. Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the term:
(1) "Department" means the Department of Health.
(2) "Long-term care facility" shall have the same meaning as provided in § 7-701.01(7).
(3) "Long-term care services" shall have the same meaning as provided in § 7-701.01(7A).
(Mar. 13, 2019, D.C. Law 22-238, § 2, 66 DCR 594.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-238: § 7159 of D.C. Law 23-16 repealed § 4 of D.C. Law 22-238. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 22-238 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-238: § 4 of D.C. Law 22-238 provided that the creation of this section by § 2 of D.C. Law 22-238 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of applicability provision of D.C. Law 22-238, see § 7159 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-112, Sept. 4, 2019, 66 DCR 11964).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of applicability provision of D.C. Law 22-238, see § 7159 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 7 - Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program › Subchapter II - Establishment of a Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program › § 7–702.01. Purpose and functions

§ 7–702.01. Purpose and functions.
There is established a Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program for the District of Columbia. The program shall provide a comprehensive continuum of advocacy services for older persons and other persons who are residents in the District, which shall include:
(1) Advocating for the rights of older persons and other persons who are residents;
(2) Investigating and resolving any complaint made by or on behalf of an older person or other person who is a resident; and
(3) Monitoring the quality of care, services provided, and quality of life experienced by older persons and residents to ensure that the care and services are in accordance with applicable District and federal laws.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-218, § 201, 36 DCR 534; July 3, 2018, D.C. Law 22-125, § 2(b), 65 DCR 5106.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-3511.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 7-701.01.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 7 - Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program › Subchapter II - Establishment of a Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program › § 7–702.02. Long-Term Care Ombudsman — appointment; vacancy

§ 7–702.02. Long-Term Care Ombudsman — appointment; vacancy.
(a)(1) There is established within the Department of Aging and Community Living the Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman, which shall be headed by the ombudsman. Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the ombudsman shall be appointed by the Director. The ombudsman shall administer the Program in coordination with the Director or his or her designee.
(2) The ombudsman shall be appointed for a term of 2 years and shall be a resident of the District.
(b) The Director may contract with a nonprofit provider, other than the District government, to operate the program. The provider shall have experience advocating for the rights of older persons and residents. Before contracting with a nonprofit provider, the Director shall ensure that the provider does not have organizational conflicts in accordance with 45 C.F.R. § 1324.21(b)(3). The ombudsman shall be an employee of the nonprofit provider.
(c) The Director shall ensure that the following are provided to the ombudsman or his or her designee to implement the provisions of this chapter:
(1) Legal counsel for advice and consultation;
(2) Legal representation, if legal action is taken to implement the provisions of this chapter; and
(3) Clerical and administrative support staff and materials.
(d) In addition to the functions set forth in 45 C.F.R. § 1324.13, the primary responsibility of the ombudsman or his or her designee shall be the investigation and resolution of any complaint made by or on behalf of a resident.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-218, § 202, 36 DCR 534; July 3, 2018, D.C. Law 22-125, § 2(c), 65 DCR 5106; Mar. 29, 2019, D.C. Law 22-276, § 3(f)(2), 66 DCR 1721.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-3512.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 7-701.01.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 7 - Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program › Subchapter II - Establishment of a Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program › § 7–702.03. Long-Term Care Ombudsman — Training and experience

§ 7–702.03. Long-Term Care Ombudsman — Training and experience.
(a) The ombudsman shall have training and experience in the following areas:
(1) Gerontology, long-term care, health care, or relevant social services program;
(2) The legal system;
(3) Dispute resolution techniques, including investigation, mediation, or negotiation; and
(4) Long-term care advocacy.
(b) No person who has been employed by a long-term care facility or a corporation that directly or indirectly owned or operated a long-term care facility within the past 2 years shall be appointed or employed as the ombudsman.
(b-1) No person who has been directly involved in the licensing or certification of any long-term care facility shall be appointed or employed as the ombudsman.
(b-2) No person who has been employed by or participated in the management of a long-term care facility within the previous 12 months shall be appointed or employed as the ombudsman.
(c) Neither the ombudsman nor any member of his or her immediate family shall have any pecuniary interest in a long-term care facility.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-218, § 203, 36 DCR 534; July 3, 2018, D.C. Law 22-125, § 2(d), 65 DCR 5106.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-3513.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 7 - Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program › Subchapter II - Establishment of a Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program › § 7–702.05. Complaint investigation

§ 7–702.05. Complaint investigation.
(a) The ombudsman and his or her designee shall have access to any record that is necessary to carry out his or her responsibilities under this chapter.
(b) The ombudsman or his or her designee may initiate an investigation of a long-term care facility independent of the receipt of a specific complaint.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-218, § 205, 36 DCR 534.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-3515.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 7 - Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program › Subchapter II - Establishment of a Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program › § 7–702.06. Confidentiality of records and identities of residents

§ 7–702.06. Confidentiality of records and identities of residents.
(a) The program shall protect the confidentiality of the records (electronic or hard copy) of the residents and employees.
(b) No information or records (electronic or hard copy) maintained by the program shall be disclosed to the public.
(c) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, the program shall not disclose the identity of any complainant, resident involved in a complaint, witness, or representative of a resident, unless the complainant, resident, or representative of a resident authorizes the disclosure.
(d) A court may order the disclosure of information made confidential under this chapter if it determines that the disclosure is necessary to enforce this chapter.
(e) A communication between a resident and a person who has access under § 7-703.01 shall be confidential, unless the resident authorizes the release of the communication or unless disclosure is authorized under § 7-702.04(a)(1) or subsection (d) of this section.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-218, § 206, 36 DCR 534; Mar. 12, 2011, D.C. Law 18-321, § 2(c), 57 DCR 12438; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 54(b), 59 DCR 6190.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-3516.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 18-321, in subsecs. (a) and (b), substituted “records (electronic or hard copy)” for “records”; in subsec. (c), substituted “Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, the program” for “the program”; and added subsecs. (d) and (e).
The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-171 validated a previously made technical correction.