To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to prohibit the Council of the District of Columbia from enacting any law to permit euthanasia and assisted suicide in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

Bill Number: H.R. 7196
Origin Chamber: House
Congress: 119th Congress, Session 2
Status: Introduced
Latest Action: 2026-01-22: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Last Updated: 2026-02-11T06:18:19Z

AI-Generated Summary

The legislation aims to prevent the District of Columbia from creating or maintaining laws that allow euthanasia or assisted suicide.

Amends Section 602(a) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act by adding a new restriction that bars the D.C. Council from passing any law, rule, or guidance permitting activities related to assisted suicide, as defined in the Assisted Suicide Funding Restriction Act of 1997.
Repeals the Death With Dignity Act of 2016, which currently permits certain end-of-life options in the District.

This bill expands the list of prohibited actions under the Home Rule Act, limiting D.C.'s legislative authority on this specific topic.
It directly nullifies an existing D.C. law that had been in place since 2016.

Limits the ability of D.C. government agencies and officials to regulate or support end-of-life medical practices.
Affects D.C. residents by removing legal access to assisted suicide options previously allowed under local law.
No direct effects noted on international relations.

The Council of the District of Columbia and its legislative processes.
Residents of the District of Columbia seeking medical end-of-life options.
Federal oversight bodies, including Congress and the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Healthcare providers and facilities operating in D.C.

Reinforces Congress's authority under the Home Rule Act to override D.C. local laws on certain matters.
Raises questions about the balance of power between federal and local governance in the District, as this action uses federal legislation to repeal a D.C.-enacted statute.

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To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to prohibit the Council of the District of Columbia from enacting any law to permit euthanasia and assisted suicide in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes. — issued 2026-01-22 — PDF (2 pages)