California Department of Public Health (2024)

The End of Life Option Act(EOLA) allows an adult diagnosed with a terminal disease, who meets certain qualifications, to request the aid-in-dying drugs from their attending physician.The Act requires physicians to submit specified forms and information to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). CDPH will collect data from forms submitted by physicians.​​​​ Annual reports will be made pursuant to the Act and relevant privacy requirements.

News​​

To enhance user experience and improve accessibility, a new EOLA Online Forms Portal is in development and is expected to launch in late summer.

Here are the key features of the upcoming EOLA application:

1. New User Login: The application will require users to create a new account, ensuring a secure and personalized experience.
2. Enhanced User Interface: The EOLA application will have a fresh look and feel, making it more intuitive and user-friendly.

As we prepare for this exciting update, stay tuned for further announcements and details on how to access the new EOLA Online Forms Portal.

EffectiveJanuary 1, 2022, the required waiting period between the first and second oralrequest is 48 hours and the Final Attestation for Aid-in-Dying Drug form is nolonger required. Additionally, the text of the Interpreter’s Declaration andPatient's Request for Aid-in-Dying Drug forms has been updated. Please refer toSenate Bill (SB) 380 to review additional changes to the EOLA.

To access the EOLA portal and complete the EOLA forms online please follow the instructions below:

1. Click on the "EOLA Online Forms Portal" image above
2. Select "Create an Account"
3. Select the tile labeled "Center for Health Statistics and Informatics"
4. Select "Get Started"
5. You may select the form that you want to complete by selecting "Apply." The first form that is required to be entered into the EOLA Portal is the Attending Physician Checklist & Compliance Form.

If you have any questions regarding the EOLA form submission portal you may contact the EOLA at [email protected].

Statute ​

• California Health and Safety Code, Division 1, Part 1.85, Section 443-443.22

Legislative History

• AB 15 Eggman (Chapter 1, Statue of 2015) End of life
  
• SB 380 Eggman (Chapter 542, Statue of 2021) End of life
  

Annual Report

• California End of Life Option Act 2023​Data Report (PDF)​
• California End of Life Option Act 2022 Data Report (PDF)​​
• California End of Life Option Act 2021 Data Report (PDF)
• California End of Life Option Act 2020 Data Report (PDF)
• California End of Life Option Act 2019 Data Report (PDF)
• California End of Life Option Act 2018 Data Report (PDF)
• California End of Life Option Act 2017 Data Report (PDF)
• California End of Life Option Act 2016 Data Report (PDF)​