Disability Advocates Opposing Maryland Assisted Suicide Bill Made To Wait…and Wait

February 15, 2019"death with dignity", aid in dying, assisted suicide, Maryland, Our News & Commentary Blog, press release, Testimonyaid in dying, assisted suicide, Maryland, press release, TestimonyDiane Coleman

No coverage of the assisted suicide issue is fair and balanced without the perspective of disability organizations and individuals who oppose it. Today, the Maryland House Health and Government Operations and Judiciary Committees are holding a joint legislative hearing on proposed physician-assisted suicide legislation – House Bill 399. The committees decided to allow all witnesses in favor of the bill … Continue reading Disability Advocates Opposing Maryland Assisted Suicide Bill Made To Wait…and Wait →

Maryland Disability Rights Advocates Make Strong Showing In Hearing on Assisted Suicide Bill

March 17, 2015assisted suicide, legislation, Maryland, Our News & Commentary Blogassisted suicide, legislation, MarylandStephen Drake

On Tuesday, March 10, the Maryland Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee conducted a hearing on Senate Bill 676, which would legalize assisted suicide in the state of Maryland if passed. Crosby King testified on behalf on Not Dead Yet. Below is an excerpt of his written testimony. The full text is available here. We already see … Continue reading Maryland Disability Rights Advocates Make Strong Showing In Hearing on Assisted Suicide Bill →