Vermont: VPR Debate on Proposed “Death With Dignity” Legislation
…as something they supported”. (Fields) The legislation is currently in the Human Services Committee. House Speaker Shap Smith has said he will not bring the bill to the floor for a vote unless he’s sure it will pass. Sweaney says she believes that is likely to happen this session. I’m pleased to report that Ed Paquin is just one of many Vermont disability rights activists actively engaged in the coalition to oppose the latest incarnation of this l…