In my nursing class one of the essay requirements is to explain the legislation that generated end of life health care policies and include brief...

In my nursing class one of the essay requirements is to explain the legislation that generated end of life health care policies and include brief summary on why the laws are passed. I am stuck on what specific legislation they are looking for. I live in NH and we do not have any death with dignity laws etc... so I am not sur what legislation they are looking for- any help would be appreciated. Thank you