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Our two-year pursuit to empower terminally ill adults in Illinois to choose to end their suffering on their own terms was passed in the Illinois State Senate Friday. Senate Bill 1950 heads to the governor's office for further action. #EndOfLifeOptions youtu.be/ZRk5vpLk0IM?...
Holmes legislation empowering terminally ill adults to consider end-of-life options passes Senate
YouTube video by Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus
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November 5, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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We are so proud for Tom Sleigh whose forthcoming memoir, Rosie: A Memoir of Farewell, is featured in this USA Today piece on medical aid in dying.
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#memoir #MedicalAidInDying #deathwithdignity #endoflifeoptions #endoflifecare #literarycommunity #mother
She insisted on medical aid in dying. Her daughter had to tell the rest of the family.
Teresa Rodriguez's mother is dying of cancer. Like other caregivers to those who insist on medical aid in dying, Rodriguez is facing grief and guilt.
ueplit.short.gy
April 28, 2026 at 5:18 PM
citizenptnewsky.bsky.social
Kentucky's House Bill 408 is igniting a powerful debate on medical aid in dying, offering terminally ill patients the chance for a dignified exit while raising crucial ethical questions.

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#KY #PatientAutonomy #EndOfLifeOptions #MedicalEthics #CitizenPortal
New Act mandates interpreter requirements for euthanasia consent forms
Legislation establishes interpreter protocols for humane end-of-life medication requests
citizenportal.ai
February 15, 2025 at 2:45 AM
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Via @minnpost.bsky.social, Opponents of proposed state End of Life bill use hyperbole and apocryphal stories to discredit legislation www.minnpost.com/community-vo... #mnleg #EndOfLifeOptions #MedicalAidInDying
Opponents of End of Life bill use hyperbole to discredit legislation
People suffering from terminal illnesses in Minnesota deserve the grace of a good death. The proposed bill would allow for that.
www.minnpost.com
May 23, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Via @minnpost.bsky.social, Terminally ill Minnesotans advocating for ‘end of life’ legislation in the state www.minnpost.com/health/2025/... #mnleg #MedicalAidInDying #EndOfLifeOptions
Terminally ill advocate for ‘end of life’ legislation in Minnesota
The American Medical Association says “physician-assisted suicide is fundamentally incompatible with the physician’s role as healer.”
www.minnpost.com
April 28, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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Thank you, @MPRnews, for your interest in the #EndOfLifeOptions Act #MedicalAidInDying #mnleg https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2023/03/02/minnesota-could-legalize-physicianassisted-suicide
Minnesota could legalize physician-assisted suicide
The proposal would allow adults with less than six months...
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December 8, 2024 at 3:09 PM
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Via @StarTribune, Minnesota fails again to give some choice to the dying #mnleg #EndOfLifeOptions #MedicalAidInDying https://m.startribune.com/minnesota-fails-again-to-give-some-choice-to-the-dying/600369551/
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December 8, 2024 at 11:07 AM
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Georgia seniors are pushing for the right to choose medical aid in dying, sparking a vital conversation about end-of-life options at a recent government meeting.

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#GA #CitizenPortal #EndOfLifeOptions #HealthcareAccess #GeorgiaSeniors #SeniorAdvocacy
Committee Discusses Medical Aid in Dying Options for Seniors in Georgia
Legislators address lack of medical aid choices for seniors at Georgia Council on Aging meeting
citizenportal.ai
August 26, 2025 at 3:03 AM
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A pivotal meeting in Georgia addressed the complex issue of medical aid in dying, as experts like Dr. Adrienne Mims shed light on its implications for older adults.

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#GA #CitizenPortal #EndOfLifeOptions #GeorgiaOldAdults #HealthEquity #InformedDialogue
Georgia Committee Discusses Medical Aid In Dying With Expert Dr. Adrienne Mims
Doctor Adrienne Mims educates committee on medical aid in dying for older Georgians.
citizenportal.ai
August 26, 2025 at 2:58 AM
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A pivotal meeting in Georgia is reshaping the conversation around end-of-life options, emphasizing the critical role of informed decision-making for terminally ill patients.

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#GA #MedicalAidInDying #CitizenPortal #EndOfLifeOptions #GeorgiaPublicHealth #PatientAutonomy
States Review Medical Aid in Dying Options for Terminally Ill Patients
Discussion highlights options and considerations for medical aid in dying legislation across states.
citizenportal.ai
August 26, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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In Georgia, families like Sarah Ruiz's are facing heartbreaking choices as they become "medical refugees," forced to seek end-of-life options abroad due to a lack of palliative care resources at home.

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#GA #GeorgiaHealthcare #CitizenPortal #HealthcareAccess #EndOfLifeOptions
Georgia Lawmakers Discuss Challenges of Medical Refugees Facing End-of-Life Decisions
Lawmakers emphasize the need for improved palliative care options in Georgia.
citizenportal.ai
August 26, 2025 at 2:45 AM
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Georgia is on the brink of a revolutionary change in how we honor our loved ones, with a new bill proposing eco-friendly alternatives to traditional cremation.

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#GA #GeorgiaFuneralReform #SustainabilityInDeath #CulturalShifts #EndOfLifeOptions #CitizenPortal
Georgia revises cremation laws to include organic human reduction methods
Georgia updates definitions of cremation to incorporate organic human reduction processes.
citizenportal.ai
February 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Montana's groundbreaking House Bill 637 could redefine end-of-life care by allowing terminally ill patients to choose medical aid in dying, igniting a fierce debate on personal choice and ethical concerns.

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#MT #HealthcareReform #PatientEmpowerment #EndOfLifeOptions
Montana legislature votes on medical aid in dying regulations
Legislators approve measures to govern medical aid in dying safeguards and reporting requirements.
citizenportal.ai
February 22, 2025 at 7:08 PM
deathwithdignity.org
Michigan introduced the Death with Dignity Act (HB5825), a bill that would legalize Death with Dignity. Show your support! Share this post to make sure Michiganders know to write to the committee today! https://tinyurl.com/yhff4uuc #deathwithdignity #endoflifeoptions #medicalaidindying
April 23, 2026 at 11:40 PM
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Ohio introduced the Ohio Medical Aid in Dying Act, a bill that would legalize Death with Dignity. Share now and ask Ohioans to submit their stories today: https://tinyurl.com/pf7mh6ma

#deathwithdignity #endoflifeoptions #medicalaidindying
April 23, 2026 at 2:30 PM
deathwithdignity.org
We’re at a critical midpoint for many legislative sessions nationwide. Lawmakers are making big decisions about bills that could expand or restrict access. Find your state’s status and learn how to take action: https://tinyurl.com/3yeydhc3
#deathwithdignity #endoflifeoptions #medicalaidindying
April 8, 2026 at 9:59 PM
deathwithdignity.org
We're in New York, waiting for the State Senate vote on NY's medical aid in dying bill! Our CEO Peg Sandeen spoke with the press this morning alongside Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal and advocates. Stay with us for the latest! #DeathWithDignity #AidInDying #NYLeg #EndOfLifeOptions
June 9, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Hey friends in my area, check out this advocacy event tomorrow! #Indiana #Illinois #Advocacy #EndOfLifeOptions
ccactionnetwork.bsky.social Compassion & Choices Action Network @ccactionnetwork.bsky.social · Feb 20
Are you in the MidWest? Do you want to help pass medical aid-in-dying legislation? Join us for a free Train the Advocate workshop on Friday, February 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. CT. RSVP today to learn how to effectively advocate for end-of-life options.
Compassion & Choices/Compassion & Choices Action Network
Paid for in-part by Compassion & Choices Action Network
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February 20, 2025 at 8:32 PM
citizenptnewsri.bsky.social
Kira Phillips' heartbreaking testimony at the House Committee on Judiciary revealed the urgent need for House Bill 5219, advocating for compassionate options for terminally ill patients.

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#RI #RhodeIslandTerminalIllness #CompassionateCare #EndOfLifeOptions #CitizenPortal
Kira Phillips urges Rhode Island lawmakers to support medical aid in dying legislation
Kira Phillips advocates for HB 5219 to prevent suffering for terminally ill patients.
citizenportal.ai
February 17, 2025 at 1:47 PM
citizenptnewsny.bsky.social
New York lawmakers gathered for an emotional debate on a bill that could grant terminally ill patients the right to choose a dignified end, sparking both compassion and controversy.

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#NY #NewYorkLegislation #EndOfLifeOptions #CompassionateCare #CitizenPortal #PatientAutonomy
New York legislator advocates for terminally ill patients' end-of-life options
Legislator supports bill granting terminally ill New Yorkers the choice for peaceful death.
citizenportal.ai
April 30, 2025 at 3:04 PM
finalexitnetwork.bsky.social
Looking for honest, compassionate information about end-of-life choices? Visit the Final Exit Network website to explore resources, guides, and support. finalexitnetwork.org/

Your autonomy matters.

#EndOfLifeOptions #AdvanceCarePlanning #DeathWithDignity
Final Exit Network | Supporting the Right to a Death With Dignity
We hold that mentally competent adults who suffer from a terminal illness, intractable physical pain, chronic or progressive physical disabilities, or who face loss of autonomy and selfhood through dementia, have a basic human right to choose to end their lives when they judge their quality of life to be unacceptable.
finalexitnetwork.org
December 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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July 24, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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Yesterday, Delaware became the 12th US state to grant terminally ill adults the right to make their own end of life decisions after a decade of advocacy.
This is a milestone for dignity, compassion, and end of life freedom!
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Gov. Matt Meyer signs medical aid in dying into law after decade's worth of effort
After over a decade’s worth of effort and contentious battles within the state legislature, Gov. Matt Meyer signs legislation to legalize medical aid in dying, making Delaware the 12th jurisdiction to...
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May 21, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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Compassion Legal’s impact is growing.

• Death doulas win in Indiana
• Challenging the Kansas “Pregnancy Exclusion” law
• Fighting residency restrictions in Colorado & New Jersey

These cases are shaping the future of end-of-life care:
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#EndOfLifeOptions #LegalAdvocacy
Legal Advocacy Updates: Defending the Future of End-of-Life Care - Compassion & Choices
The momentum of our legal advocacy continues to grow. With this year’s launch of Compassion Legal — the nation’s first nonprofit law firm for end-of-life rights — we’re breaking new ground in courts across the country. Here are the latest updates. Death Doulas Win in Indiana On August 28, 2025,…
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October 17, 2025 at 5:10 PM
compandchoices.bsky.social
Roseana Spangler-Sims chose peace in her final weeks with loved ones. Her story in People magazine shows the comfort of facing death without fear. "I’m ready to go." Read more: https://ow.ly/8CPh50X9Xg4 #EndOfLifeOptions #CompassionAndChoices #DignityInDeath
More at peace than I’ve ever been - Compassion & Choices
Compassion & Choices advocate Roseana Spangler-Sims wanted to have some say in what the end of her life looked like. After enduring more than a year of treatment for stage 4 pancreatic cancer with little to show for it other than the savage side effects, she decided it was time. …
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October 13, 2025 at 11:05 AM