Massachusetts Committee Hears Hours of Emotional Testimony on the End of Life Options Act
June 26, 2019
Advocates, physicians, social workers, faith leaders, patients with terminal illness, and their loved ones packed the Gardner Auditorium at the Massachusetts State House on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 for the Legislature's Joint Committee on Public Health hearing on the End of Life Options Act.
Growing a Grassroots Partnership in Massachusetts
June 24, 2019
Massachusetts lawmakers are again considering death with dignity legislation in 2019. Death with Dignity National Center is supporting a grassroots group, Western Massachusetts Death with Dignity, in its efforts to build support for aid in dying.
Maine Adopts Death with Dignity
June 12, 2019
Governor Janet Mills has signed the Maine Death with Dignity Act into law. With the Governor’s signature, Maine became the 9th jurisdiction to allow people with a terminal illness to die the way they want: without suffering, in peace, and with dignity. Nearly 70 million Americans now live in a state with an assisted dying option.
New Yorkers Advocate for Medical Aid in Dying at Spring Lobby Day
May 15, 2019
Supporters of death with dignity filled the hallways and offices at the New York State Capitol to urge legislators to support the Medical Aid in Dying Act.
Hearing Recap: Maine Death with Dignity Act Draws Passionate Testimony
April 11, 2019
Highlights from the hearing of Maine State Legislature's Committee on Health and Human Services LD 1313, the Maine Death with Dignity Act.
Testimony in Support of LD 1313, Maine Death with Dignity Act
April 10, 2019
This is our executive director Peg Sandeen’s testimony to the Maine Committee on Health and Human Services in support of LD 1313, Maine Death with Dignity Act. * Video Recording of the Testimony * short…
Lawmakers, Grassroots Advocates Urge Legislature to Support Maine Death with Dignity Act
April 9, 2019
On April 8 at the Maine State House in Augusta, state lawmakers held a press conference stating their support for LD 1313, the Maine Death with Dignity Act, which will receive a public hearing in the Committee on Health and Human Services April 10.
Testimony in Support of SB 165, a Death with Dignity Bill in Nevada
February 25, 2019
Testimony by our Executive Director, Peg Sandeen, at the February 25, 2019 hearing to the Nevada State Senate Health and Human Services Committee in support of SB 165, an assisted dying bill.
Nevada Legislature Set to Consider Bill to Allow Terminally Ill To End Life Peacefully
February 20, 2019
A press release marking the introduction of an assisted dying bill in Nevada.
An Initial Snapshot of the 2019 Legislative Session
February 11, 2019
In January, state legislative sessions start and we get to do what we do best: promote, expand, and defend the right of people with a terminal illness to decide how they die. Here's a snapshot of the 2019 legislative session one month in.