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Support Death with Dignity in Connecticut

American Atheists — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 13:28:34 +0000

The Connecticut Joint Public Health Committee is currently considering HB 6425, an important bill that will allow terminally ill people to receive compassionate medical aid-in-dying. This measure would create a patient-driven system that honors the values and beliefs of the individual. By passing this legislation, Connecticut would join the 8 states that already offer these end-of-life options, allowing terminally ill people to die in the comfort of their homes without receiving unwanted medical care. However, religious groups, including the Catholic Church, vigorously oppose this common-sense legislation. Please tell Connecticut lawmakers to stand strong and to pass this bill! Although approximately 80% of Americans desire to pass away in the comfort of their own home, less than 20% actually do so. Instead of passing in the manner of their choosing, they are forced to receive unwanted and wasteful medical treatment. This important legislation will allow terminally ill people in Connecticut to die with dignity, in peace. Please take action by contacting the committee members today!

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Support Death with Dignity in Massachusetts

American Atheists — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 18:44:37 +0000

For the first time ever, the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Public Health has passed H.1926/S.1208, an important bill that will allow terminally ill people to receive compassionate medical aid-in-dying. Now is our chance to pass this law and ensure that Massachusetts joins Vermont, Maine, Washington D.C., New Jersey, and 6 other states that already offer these end-of-life options. This measure would create a patient-driven system that honors the values and beliefs of the individual, allowing terminally ill people to die in the comfort of their homes without receiving unwanted medical care. Unfortunately, religious groups, including the Catholic Church, vigorously oppose this common-sense legislation. Please tell lawmakers in Massachusetts to stand strong and to pass this important bill into law! Although approximately 80% of Americans desire to pass away in the comfort of their own home, less than 20% actually do so. We need your help to pass this important legislation to allow terminally ill people in Massachusetts to die with dignity, in peace. Please take action by emailing your state senator and representative today!

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Support Death with Dignity in Nevada

American Atheists — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 14:59:31 +0000

Lawmakers in Nevada are currently considering SB 165, important legislation that will allow terminally ill people to receive compassionate medical aid-in-dying. This measure would create a patient-driven system that honors the values and beliefs of the individual. By passing this legislation, Nevada would join the 8 states that already offer these end-of-life options, allowing terminally ill people to die in the comfort of their homes without receiving unwanted medical care. However, religious groups, including the Catholic Church, vigorously oppose this common-sense legislation. Please help us tell lawmakers in Nevada to stand strong and pass this bill! Although approximately 80% of Americans desire to pass away in the comfort of their own home, less than 20% actually do so. We need your help to pass this important legislation to allow terminally ill people in Nevada to die with dignity, in peace. Please take action by emailing these committee members now.

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Support Death with Dignity in Connecticut

American Atheists — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 18:21:47 +0000

The Connecticut Joint Public Health Committee is currently considering HB 5898, an important bill that will allow terminally ill people to receive compassionate medical aid-in-dying. This measure would create a patient-driven system that honors the values and beliefs of the individual. By passing this legislation, Connecticut would join the 8 states that already offer these end-of-life options, allowing terminally ill people to die in the comfort of their homes without receiving unwanted medical care. However, religious groups, including the Catholic Church, vigorously oppose this common-sense legislation. Please help us tell Connecticut lawmakers to stand strong and to pass this bill! Although approximately 80% of Americans desire to pass away in the comfort of their own home, less than 20% actually do so. We need your help to pass this important legislation to allow terminally ill people in Connecticut to die with dignity, in peace. Please take action by emailing these committee members now.

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Act Now to Pass Death with Dignity in Maryland

American Atheists — Mon, 04 Mar 2019 14:00:34 +0000

Lawmakers are on the verge of making medical aid-in-dying a reality in Maryland. Now that the House bill is about to come to a vote, we need your help! Act now! Tell your state representative that terminally ill patients deserve compassionate medical aid-in-dying. HB 399 and SB 311 would create a patient-driven system that honors the values and beliefs of the individual. However, religious groups, including the Catholic Church, vigorously oppose this common-sense legislation. Please tell your state representatives to stand strong and pass these bills! By enacting this legislation, Maryland would join the 8 states that already offer these end-of-life options, allowing terminally ill people to die in the comfort of their homes without receiving unwanted medical care. Although approximately 80% of Americans desire to pass away in the comfort of their own home, less than 20% actually do so. We need your help to pass this important legislation to allow terminally ill people in Maryland to die with dignity, in peace. By working together we can pass these important bills into law. Please take action today!

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Support Death with Dignity in Maryland

American Atheists — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 16:52:56 +0000

Legislative committees in Maryland are currently considering HB 399/SB 311, important bills that will allow terminally ill people to receive compassionate medical aid-in-dying. These measures would create a patient-driven system that honors the values and beliefs of the individual. By passing this legislation, Maryland would join the 8 states that already offer these end-of-life options, allowing terminally ill people to die in the comfort of their homes without receiving unwanted medical care. However, religious groups, including the Catholic Church, vigorously oppose this common-sense legislation. Please help us to tell lawmakers in Maryland to stand strong and to pass these bills! Although approximately 80% of Americans desire to pass away in the comfort of their own home, less than 20% actually do so. We need your help to pass this important legislation to allow terminally ill people in Maryland to die with dignity, in peace. Please take action by emailing these committee members now.

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