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HIGHLIGHT PIECE OF THE WEEK |
Illinois' Governor Should Veto Assisted Suicide Bill |
Chicago Tribune Editorial Board, states, "Compassion should guide end-of-life policy, but compassion also demands caution. Other nations show how swiftly a narrow exception can expand. Illinois should focus on easing pain, not authorizing physicians to hasten death." |
In April, the New York State Assembly passed, by a close vote of 81-67, dangerous and discriminatory assisted suicide legislation. During the last week of session, on Monday, June 9th, the New York State Senate approved assisted suicide by a vote of 35-27. A slim majority over the necessary 32 votes for passage. The bill will now head to the desk of Governor Kathy Hochul, who needs to hear from YOU. Click the link below to tell the Governor to VETO this bill! |
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We Need Palliative Care, Not Assisted Suicide |
Toby Young, a UK author writes, "Many patients voice it at some point – when pain feels overwhelming, when care isn’t in place, when they fear being a burden on their loved ones. Indeed, it’s common for patients when first diagnosed with a terminal illness to be in a state of shock, and thoughts of suicide peak at that point, often when they’re relatively well. This suicidality usually recedes when they get used to their new reality and have the right support. According to one experienced palliative care doctor, having the option of assisted suicide at that low point would be a catastrophe."
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| Webinar on Assisted Suicide Danger for Psychiatric Patients |
Join Dr. Mark Komrad, a leading psychiatrist and medical ethicist, for an in-depth presentation on how assisted suicide endangers people struggling with mental illness. Hosted by PRAF's Executive Director, Matt Vallière, Dr. Komrad will share why expanding assisted suicide to psychiatric patients represents a serious threat to patient dignity. |
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Jessica Rodgers Speaks Clearly on Dangers of Assisted Suicide Laws |
Jessica Rodgers, PRAF's own Coalitions Director, was interviewed for the WAMC on her reason for opposing assisted suicide. She states, "Our diverse group of coalition partners around the country see the significant risks that these policies pose, particularly for the disability community and those who live in poverty." You can listen to the entire interview below. |
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For the most recent update on assisted suicide laws in the states, click here or on the image of the states below. |
"End Assisted Suicide" is the group of plaintiffs suing the state of California to overturn the Assisted Suicide law there. Our 501(c)(3) sister organization, the Institute for Patients' Rights, has joined this ground-breaking lawsuit as a plaintiff. |
We’ve joined a federal lawsuit in Colorado with a coalition of national and Colorado-based disability and patient advocacy organizations - Atlantis ADAPT, United Spinal Association, Not Dead Yet, the Institute for Patients’ Rights, and Mary Gossman, a woman with anorexia.
The plaintiffs argue the Colorado assisted suicide law violates core protections under the U.S. Constitution and federal civil rights laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. |
If you’re in crisis, there are options available to help you cope. You can call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at any time to connect with a trained crisis counselor. For confidential support available 24/7 for everyone in the U.S., call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org. |
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PRAF is a leading national, non-partisan single-issue organization that protects the rights of patients, people with disabilities, older adults, and other historically underrepresented groups from deadly harm and discrimination inherent in assisted suicide laws. |
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