Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 70.122.100 (2026)

Mercy killing, lethal injection, or active euthanasia not authorized

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Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to condone, authorize, or approve mercy killing, lethal injection, or active euthanasia.

[ 2009 c 1 s 25 (Initiative Measure No. 1000, approved November 4, 2008); 1992 c 98 s 10; 1979 c 112 s 11.]

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Short title—Effective dates—2009 c 1 (Initiative Measure No. 1000): See RCW 70.245.901 and 70.245.903.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1994–1997 · leading case: Washington v. Glucksberg, 521 U.S. 702 (1997).

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Washington v. Glucksberg, 521 U.S. 702 (1997). · cites it 2× “98, § 10; Wash. Rev. Code § 70.122.100 (1994). California voters rejected an assisted-suicide initiative similar to Washington's in 1993.”

People v. Kevorkian, 527 N.W.2d 714 (Mich. 1994). · cites it 2× “1-2990; Washington, Wash Rev Code Ann 70.122.100; West Virginia, W Va Code 16-30-10; and Wisconsin, Wis Stat Ann 154.”

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