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Ky. Rev. Stat. § 311.638 (2026)

Repealed, 1994

✓ current as of May 2026
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Catchline at repeal: Withholding or withdrawal of life-prolonging treatment not to constitute suicide -- Effect of declaration on life insurance. History: Repealed 1994 Ky. Acts ch. 235, sec. 13, effective July 15, 1994. -- Created 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 122, sec. 9, effective July 13, 1990.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4 cases, 1997–2004 · leading case: Woods Ex Rel. Simpson v. Commonwealth, 142 S.W.3d 24 (Ky. 2004).
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Woods Ex Rel. Simpson v. Commonwealth, 142 S.W.3d 24 (Ky. 2004). · cites it 3× “The Living Will Act provided that a declaration under the Act or an action in conformance therewith would not constitute suicide, KRS 311.638, and that nothing in the Act should be "construed as condon[ing], authoriz[ing] or approv[ing] mercy killing or euthanasia" or "any…”
Vacco v. Quill, 521 U.S. 793 (1997). “§ 65-28 ,109 (1985); Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 311.638 (Baldwin Supp.”
Vacco v. Quill, 521 U.S. 793 (1997). “§ 65-28 ,109 (1985); Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 311.638 (Baldwin Supp.”
Vacco v. Quill, 521 U.S. 793 (1997). “§ 65-28 ,109 (1985); Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 311.638 (Baldwin Supp.”
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