Testimony for, against physician-assisted suicide heard in Massachusetts

Some nursing homes even prohibit information about assisted suicide in their house rules.

First indication on aid in dying bill expected by June

BOSTON (SHNS) - Most legislative committees are still getting organized and have not yet held their first hearing of the new two-year session. But for House members of the Committee on Public Health, the clock is already ticking on one of the most controversial matters that perennially comes before them. Under new rules adopted by the House this term, bills filed by representatives (or filed in the House by others) must be acted on by the commit…

Physician-assisted death bill sees path to passage

Why Should Delaware Care? Last year’s bill to legalize physician-assisted death came close to passing but was vetoed by former-Gov. John Carney. Now, the legislation is back on the table and has passed through the House. Supporters say it has a better chance of becoming law this time, especially with the current governor voicing his support. But others remain concerned about the bill’s ethical, medical, and legal implications.A bill that would m…

Testimony for, against physician-assisted suicide heard in Massachusetts

Massachusetts lawmakers heard testimony on bills allowing terminally ill adults with less than six months to live to self-administer life-ending medication.

Briefing: Assisted suicide bill more flawed after Committee stage - Christian Concern

We produced this briefing after the assisted suicide bill Committee finished their scrutiny of the bill last week. It is a recap of what happened in Committee and is designed to expose how, despite promises to the contrary, this bill is even more flawed, dangerous and open to abuse than it was originally. Overview The assisted suicide bill committee has now completed its scrutiny of the bill. The committee process has come in for some strong cri…

First indication on aid in dying bill in Massachusetts expected by June

By Colin A. Young, State House News Service Most legislative committees are still getting organized and have not yet held their first hearing of the new two-year session. But for House members of the Committee on Public Health, the clock is already ticking on one of the most controversial matters that perennially comes before them. …