{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"443.21","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 443.21","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 1. ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH [135. - 1179.102.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-1"},{"name":"PART 1.85. End of Life Option Act [443. - 443.22.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-1/part-1.85"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2015, 2nd Ex. Sess., Ch. 1, Sec. 1.   (AB 15 2x)   Effective June 9, 2016.","effective":"2016-06-09","html":"<p>Any governmental entity that incurs costs resulting from a qualified individual terminating his or her life pursuant to the provisions of this part in a public place shall have a claim against the estate of the qualified individual to recover those costs and reasonable attorney fees related to enforcing the claim. </p>","text":"Any governmental entity that incurs costs resulting from a qualified individual terminating his or her life pursuant to the provisions of this part in a public place shall have a claim against the estate of the qualified individual to recover those costs and reasonable attorney fees related to enforcing the claim.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/end-of-life-option-act-443-21","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}