TPP Caucus Proposes Dignified End-of-Life Bill, Legislative Yuan Sends to Committee for Review
To protect personal dignity and the right to choose end-of-life care under specific conditions, the Taiwan People's Party (TPP) proposed the 'Dignified End-of-Life Bill.' The Legislative Yuan passed the bill to the Social Welfare and Environmental Hygiene Committee for review without objection today.
📋 Article Processing Timeline
- 📰 Published: April 24, 2026 at 14:13
- 🔍 Collected: April 24, 2026 at 14:31 (18 min after Published)
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: April 24, 2026 at 20:21 (5h 49m after Collected)
Central News
(CNA, Taipei, 24th, Reporter Wang Yangyu) To maintain personal dignity and protect the autonomy of people to choose a dignified end-of-life under specific clinical conditions, the Taiwan People's Party (TPP) caucus in the Legislative Yuan has proposed the "Dignified End-of-Life Bill." When processing the reporting matters this morning, the Legislative Yuan plenary session handed the bill over to the Social Welfare and Environmental Hygiene Committee for review without objection from any ruling or opposition party.
The Dignified End-of-Life Bill proposed by the TPP caucus consists of 56 articles. Article 1 explicitly states that the law (Dignified End-of-Life Law) is enacted to maintain personal dignity and protect an individual's autonomy in choosing the way to end their life. In addition, the draft also regulates the substantive requirements for the subject of dignified end-of-life and the conditions for applying for permission, as well as the statutory procedures for requests, applications, and the conclusion of contracts for dignified end-of-life.
The draft stipulates that the so-called "dignified end-of-life" refers to a doctor terminating the life of the person making the request, or a doctor providing assistance for the person to terminate their own life, based on the voluntary request of the person. Furthermore, the central competent authority should establish a Dignified End-of-Life Review Committee responsible for reviewing the legality and legitimacy of application cases.
To ensure that the dignified end-of-life system is built on the foundation of the person's independent decision, the draft stipulates that doctors, medical personnel, and care service providers must not proactively encourage the person to apply for a dignified end-of-life. However, if the person proactively asks, or when the doctor is explaining the medical condition, palliative care, and other medical options, they may provide neutral and comprehensive information.
The draft also clearly states that the person making the request must possess Republic of China nationality, have the willingness to receive dignified end-of-life services, have full capacity for legal conduct, have a medical condition or suffering that is unbearable, and a disease that cannot be cured with no other suitable solutions under current medical standards. Meeting these conditions allows them to request permission and apply for dignified end-of-life services.
In addition, the review of the permission for dignified end-of-life must not take less than 10 days from the date of the request, but should be completed within 20 days. After the doctor receives the final application confirmation from the person, a 10-day reflection period must be given. After the doctor confirms that the dignified end-of-life procedure can be executed, the preparation period for prescribing and preparing medication must be at least 48 hours. When executing a dignified end-of-life, the doctor must personally administer the medication and related medical procedures, and be present throughout the entire execution process; if necessary, other medical personnel may assist according to professional divisions of labor.
When the Legislative Yuan plenary session processed the reporting agenda this morning, none of the legislators present raised any objections, so the Dignified End-of-Life Bill proposed by the TPP caucus was sent to the Social Welfare and Environmental Hygiene Committee for review. (Editors: Lin Kelun, Zhang Ruoyao) 1150424
Stand with the facts, every sponsorship from you is the power to guard press freedom.
Download the CNA "First-hand News" APP to grasp the latest news instantly.
The text, pictures, and audio/video on this website may not be reproduced, publicly broadcast, or publicly transmitted and used without authorization.
(CNA, Taipei, 24th, Reporter Wang Yangyu) To maintain personal dignity and protect the autonomy of people to choose a dignified end-of-life under specific clinical conditions, the Taiwan People's Party (TPP) caucus in the Legislative Yuan has proposed the "Dignified End-of-Life Bill." When processing the reporting matters this morning, the Legislative Yuan plenary session handed the bill over to the Social Welfare and Environmental Hygiene Committee for review without objection from any ruling or opposition party.
The Dignified End-of-Life Bill proposed by the TPP caucus consists of 56 articles. Article 1 explicitly states that the law (Dignified End-of-Life Law) is enacted to maintain personal dignity and protect an individual's autonomy in choosing the way to end their life. In addition, the draft also regulates the substantive requirements for the subject of dignified end-of-life and the conditions for applying for permission, as well as the statutory procedures for requests, applications, and the conclusion of contracts for dignified end-of-life.
The draft stipulates that the so-called "dignified end-of-life" refers to a doctor terminating the life of the person making the request, or a doctor providing assistance for the person to terminate their own life, based on the voluntary request of the person. Furthermore, the central competent authority should establish a Dignified End-of-Life Review Committee responsible for reviewing the legality and legitimacy of application cases.
To ensure that the dignified end-of-life system is built on the foundation of the person's independent decision, the draft stipulates that doctors, medical personnel, and care service providers must not proactively encourage the person to apply for a dignified end-of-life. However, if the person proactively asks, or when the doctor is explaining the medical condition, palliative care, and other medical options, they may provide neutral and comprehensive information.
The draft also clearly states that the person making the request must possess Republic of China nationality, have the willingness to receive dignified end-of-life services, have full capacity for legal conduct, have a medical condition or suffering that is unbearable, and a disease that cannot be cured with no other suitable solutions under current medical standards. Meeting these conditions allows them to request permission and apply for dignified end-of-life services.
In addition, the review of the permission for dignified end-of-life must not take less than 10 days from the date of the request, but should be completed within 20 days. After the doctor receives the final application confirmation from the person, a 10-day reflection period must be given. After the doctor confirms that the dignified end-of-life procedure can be executed, the preparation period for prescribing and preparing medication must be at least 48 hours. When executing a dignified end-of-life, the doctor must personally administer the medication and related medical procedures, and be present throughout the entire execution process; if necessary, other medical personnel may assist according to professional divisions of labor.
When the Legislative Yuan plenary session processed the reporting agenda this morning, none of the legislators present raised any objections, so the Dignified End-of-Life Bill proposed by the TPP caucus was sent to the Social Welfare and Environmental Hygiene Committee for review. (Editors: Lin Kelun, Zhang Ruoyao) 1150424
Stand with the facts, every sponsorship from you is the power to guard press freedom.
Download the CNA "First-hand News" APP to grasp the latest news instantly.
The text, pictures, and audio/video on this website may not be reproduced, publicly broadcast, or publicly transmitted and used without authorization.