Death with Dignity
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We lead the national movement on end-of-life advocacy and policy reform. Learn more at www.deathwithdignity.org
Kentucky introduced its Death with Dignity bill, Rena’s Law (HB408), for the 2026 session. It’s now before the House Health Services Committee—and we need YOUR help. Share this so Kentuckians can write their legislators today: https://tinyurl.com/4drckc9e
January 27, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Kentucky introduced its Death with Dignity bill, Rena’s Law (HB408), for the 2026 session. It’s now before the House Health Services Committee—and we need YOUR help. Share this so Kentuckians can write their legislators today: https://tinyurl.com/4drckc9e
There is no Death with Dignity when people are unable to live with dignity. We join the Jan. 23 general strike to support our MN-based employees and all who deserve dignity in life and death. Read our CEO’s full statement: ow.ly/t3pB50Y1tE8
January 23, 2026 at 3:28 PM
There is no Death with Dignity when people are unable to live with dignity. We join the Jan. 23 general strike to support our MN-based employees and all who deserve dignity in life and death. Read our CEO’s full statement: ow.ly/t3pB50Y1tE8
Exciting news! Arizona introduced the Thomas M. Dow Act (HB2569) for the 2026 session. It’s now before the House Health & Human Services Committee. Share to urge a public hearing today! https://tinyurl.com/2mas2c3k
January 21, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Exciting news! Arizona introduced the Thomas M. Dow Act (HB2569) for the 2026 session. It’s now before the House Health & Human Services Committee. Share to urge a public hearing today! https://tinyurl.com/2mas2c3k
Exciting news! Virginia has introduced Death with Dignity bills HB886/SB359 for 2026. SB359 is now before the Senate Education & Health Committee, and we need a public hearing. Share so Virginians urge the committee to act today! https://tinyurl.com/y79ym2d3
January 21, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Exciting news! Virginia has introduced Death with Dignity bills HB886/SB359 for 2026. SB359 is now before the Senate Education & Health Committee, and we need a public hearing. Share so Virginians urge the committee to act today! https://tinyurl.com/y79ym2d3
Alert! Illinois lawmakers introduced HB4381 to repeal the End of Life Options Act, signed last year by Gov. Pritzker. Ask your legislators to vote NO on HB4381 TODAY! https://tinyurl.com/5ajpzrm8
January 20, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Alert! Illinois lawmakers introduced HB4381 to repeal the End of Life Options Act, signed last year by Gov. Pritzker. Ask your legislators to vote NO on HB4381 TODAY! https://tinyurl.com/5ajpzrm8
New Jersey needs your support! S710 would waive the 15-day wait for terminally ill patients. The bill is with the Senate Health Committee tell them to hold a public hearing & support terminally ill patients TODAY! Share & take action: https://tinyurl.com/4njvbutv
January 17, 2026 at 1:10 PM
New Jersey needs your support! S710 would waive the 15-day wait for terminally ill patients. The bill is with the Senate Health Committee tell them to hold a public hearing & support terminally ill patients TODAY! Share & take action: https://tinyurl.com/4njvbutv
This week, our CEO Peg Sandeen joined Mind-Mornings on Civic Media to talk about how she came to the DWD movement, educating the public, and the steps we’re taking to move legislation forward in your state.
Read our blog and learn how you can get involved: https://tinyurl.com/4ttsfcrh
Read our blog and learn how you can get involved: https://tinyurl.com/4ttsfcrh
January 17, 2026 at 12:44 AM
This week, our CEO Peg Sandeen joined Mind-Mornings on Civic Media to talk about how she came to the DWD movement, educating the public, and the steps we’re taking to move legislation forward in your state.
Read our blog and learn how you can get involved: https://tinyurl.com/4ttsfcrh
Read our blog and learn how you can get involved: https://tinyurl.com/4ttsfcrh
Rhode Island has introduced its Death with Dignity bill for 2026! The Lila Manfield Sapinsley Compassionate Care Act (S2051) is before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Ask them to hold a public hearing—send a letter today! https://tinyurl.com/yn4yejht
January 13, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Rhode Island has introduced its Death with Dignity bill for 2026! The Lila Manfield Sapinsley Compassionate Care Act (S2051) is before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Ask them to hold a public hearing—send a letter today! https://tinyurl.com/yn4yejht
Missouri has introduced a Death with Dignity bill for 2026—and support is needed now. The Marilyn Teitelbaum Death with Dignity Act (HB2188) is heading to committee soon. Share this so Missourians can urge lawmakers to support SB2188 today: https://tinyurl.com/3m5p47rx
January 12, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Missouri has introduced a Death with Dignity bill for 2026—and support is needed now. The Marilyn Teitelbaum Death with Dignity Act (HB2188) is heading to committee soon. Share this so Missourians can urge lawmakers to support SB2188 today: https://tinyurl.com/3m5p47rx
The 2026 legislative session is off to an energized start. Two states have already introduced Death with Dignity bills, and six more are carrying legislation forward from last year. See your state’s status and how to take action: https://tinyurl.com/b6vdd65e
January 9, 2026 at 8:37 PM
The 2026 legislative session is off to an energized start. Two states have already introduced Death with Dignity bills, and six more are carrying legislation forward from last year. See your state’s status and how to take action: https://tinyurl.com/b6vdd65e
Delaware's Ron Silverio/Heather Block End of Life Options Act officially went into effect on January 1, 2026! We’re incredibly grateful for the advocates and legislative champions who made this possible! Learn more on our Delaware page: tinyurl.com/3k5jdfmj
January 6, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Delaware's Ron Silverio/Heather Block End of Life Options Act officially went into effect on January 1, 2026! We’re incredibly grateful for the advocates and legislative champions who made this possible! Learn more on our Delaware page: tinyurl.com/3k5jdfmj
After Gov. Hochul announced she’ll sign New York’s medical aid in dying bill in January, our CEO Dr. Peg Sandeen spoke with a local NBC affiliate to clarify what it means for life insurance—benefits are protected, and MAID is legally distinct from suicide. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/yu5869t8
December 30, 2025 at 7:59 PM
After Gov. Hochul announced she’ll sign New York’s medical aid in dying bill in January, our CEO Dr. Peg Sandeen spoke with a local NBC affiliate to clarify what it means for life insurance—benefits are protected, and MAID is legally distinct from suicide. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/yu5869t8
Grief during the holidays can feel overwhelming, and there’s no “right” way to carry it. In our latest blog, social worker Emma Granquist Houghton shares how surrendering to grief can be an act of self-compassion when joy is expected. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/mrx868pm
December 23, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Grief during the holidays can feel overwhelming, and there’s no “right” way to carry it. In our latest blog, social worker Emma Granquist Houghton shares how surrendering to grief can be an act of self-compassion when joy is expected. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/mrx868pm
2025 was a big year! Bills were introduced, stalled, passed, and amended across the country. As we look ahead to a new year, test your knowledge, then check your answers and see what’s happening in your state: https://tinyurl.com/2j84a7bh
December 22, 2025 at 11:46 PM
2025 was a big year! Bills were introduced, stalled, passed, and amended across the country. As we look ahead to a new year, test your knowledge, then check your answers and see what’s happening in your state: https://tinyurl.com/2j84a7bh
Our CMO, Elaine Fong—recently featured in Newsweek—attended Gov. Hochul’s press conference announcing she will sign New York’s MAID Act in January, with amendments. Elaine’s advocacy is personal: her mother used WA's DWD law in 2016. Read her Newsweek piece: https://tinyurl.com/2wnb326u
December 18, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Our CMO, Elaine Fong—recently featured in Newsweek—attended Gov. Hochul’s press conference announcing she will sign New York’s MAID Act in January, with amendments. Elaine’s advocacy is personal: her mother used WA's DWD law in 2016. Read her Newsweek piece: https://tinyurl.com/2wnb326u
Governor Hochul will sign the NY Medical Aid in Dying Act with amendments in January! Our work isn’t over - donate today to help us keep this progress moving: https://tinyurl.com/4fuhskfh
December 17, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Governor Hochul will sign the NY Medical Aid in Dying Act with amendments in January! Our work isn’t over - donate today to help us keep this progress moving: https://tinyurl.com/4fuhskfh
BREAKING: Gov. Kathy Hochul is holding a press conference right now, with an expected update on NY’s Medical Aid in Dying Act (A136/S138). Join us as we listen in real time: https://www.ny.gov/
December 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
BREAKING: Gov. Kathy Hochul is holding a press conference right now, with an expected update on NY’s Medical Aid in Dying Act (A136/S138). Join us as we listen in real time: https://www.ny.gov/
BREAKING: New York Governor Hochul has agreed to sign the Medical Aid in Dying Act into law, with a series of amendments she has negotiated with the legislature! Read more about why she supports the law: https://tinyurl.com/dr25cpuk
Gov. Hochul: Why I’m supporting medical aid in dying
Terminally ill New Yorkers deserve the right to make their own end-of-life decisions, with appropriate protections in place.
www.timesunion.com
December 17, 2025 at 4:29 PM
BREAKING: New York Governor Hochul has agreed to sign the Medical Aid in Dying Act into law, with a series of amendments she has negotiated with the legislature! Read more about why she supports the law: https://tinyurl.com/dr25cpuk
Governor JB Pritzker has officially signed the Illinois End of Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act (SB1950), also known as Deb’s Law! Illinois is now the first state in the Midwest and 13th jurisdiction to authorize a medical aid in dying law.
December 12, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Governor JB Pritzker has officially signed the Illinois End of Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act (SB1950), also known as Deb’s Law! Illinois is now the first state in the Midwest and 13th jurisdiction to authorize a medical aid in dying law.
Rabbis Jonathan Blake and Rachel Timoner explore how Jewish tradition can embrace compassion, dignity, and choice at the end of life. They invite New Yorkers to reflect on helping loved ones live fully and, when the time comes, die with care and peace. ow.ly/RHw150XGGes
December 10, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Rabbis Jonathan Blake and Rachel Timoner explore how Jewish tradition can embrace compassion, dignity, and choice at the end of life. They invite New Yorkers to reflect on helping loved ones live fully and, when the time comes, die with care and peace. ow.ly/RHw150XGGes
Giving Tuesday is here! Choose the cause that protects your end-of-life freedom. Choose Death with Dignity. ow.ly/hMvV50XAUKN
December 2, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Giving Tuesday is here! Choose the cause that protects your end-of-life freedom. Choose Death with Dignity. ow.ly/hMvV50XAUKN
The End of Life Option Act (HB1011) has been introduced and is now in the House Committee on Public Health. Indiana needs to hear from you—tell the Committee why HB1011 matters and send your letter of support for Death with Dignity today! https://tinyurl.com/3hh8y5jx
December 2, 2025 at 7:04 PM
The End of Life Option Act (HB1011) has been introduced and is now in the House Committee on Public Health. Indiana needs to hear from you—tell the Committee why HB1011 matters and send your letter of support for Death with Dignity today! https://tinyurl.com/3hh8y5jx
Luis A. Miranda Jr. and Luz Towns-Miranda call for New York to pass medical aid in dying, saying they want the right to a peaceful death “among our seres queridos.” With 70% public support and major groups backing it, they urge Gov. Hochul to sign the bill. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/ms2229v6
December 2, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Luis A. Miranda Jr. and Luz Towns-Miranda call for New York to pass medical aid in dying, saying they want the right to a peaceful death “among our seres queridos.” With 70% public support and major groups backing it, they urge Gov. Hochul to sign the bill. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/ms2229v6
Holly is living with stage 4 pancreatic cancer and wants the option to say goodbye to her family on her own terms—at home, with peace and dignity. North Carolina’s law denies her that choice. Read her story: https://tinyurl.com/bnnkz6m7
December 2, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Holly is living with stage 4 pancreatic cancer and wants the option to say goodbye to her family on her own terms—at home, with peace and dignity. North Carolina’s law denies her that choice. Read her story: https://tinyurl.com/bnnkz6m7
Have questions about ALS & Death with Dignity? Dr. Jessica Kaan, DO, MPH, shares how ALS shapes end-of-life conversations, traveling to access the law, and its impact on end-of-life choices in our latest blog.https://tinyurl.com/mpupc76w
November 26, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Have questions about ALS & Death with Dignity? Dr. Jessica Kaan, DO, MPH, shares how ALS shapes end-of-life conversations, traveling to access the law, and its impact on end-of-life choices in our latest blog.https://tinyurl.com/mpupc76w