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Senate Approves Amended Death With Dignity Bill Wednesday

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MONTPELIER, Vt. -

The Vermont Senate has approved an amended Death with Dignity bill Wednesday.

However, this version is much different than the original.

The AP reports, Lieutenant Governor Phil Scott broke a tie in favor of it.

The amendment sets up an immunity for doctors and other caregivers involved in providing lethal medications to terminally ill patients.

The bill comes up for final Senate action Thursday before moving on to the House.

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