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Suicide is never death with dignity, and assisted suicide legislation threatens true patient choices at the end of life.

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Sixty Legislators Make Valiant Effort to Repeal Act 39

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Sixty Vermont Legislators who voted to repeal Act 39 today will be able to sleep knowing they did the right thing to protect vulnerable Vermonters. Rep. Paul Poirier (I-Barre) co-sponsor of the amendment to repeal Act 39, made an impassioned plea on behalf of disabled Vermonters, noting the uniform opposition of the disability community to Act 39. He reminded his fellow … [Read more...] about Sixty Legislators Make Valiant Effort to Repeal Act 39

Act 39 Proponents Ignore Uniform Opposition of Disability Rights Groups

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True Dignity is privileged to share this excellent, heartfelt piece written by Meghan Schrader, part time resident of Waitsfield, Vermont: I would like to express my disillusionment with the Democratic representation in Vermont and elsewhere of disabled people like me. For years, Democrats have been leaders in civil rights movements such as women’s rights, racial equity … [Read more...] about Act 39 Proponents Ignore Uniform Opposition of Disability Rights Groups

“Repeal the Sunset” Bill Moves Out of Committee

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The House Human Services Committee this afternoon voted to approve S.108, the bill that calls for the repeal of the “sunset provision” in Act 39 (not to be confused with a wholesale repeal of Act 39). It is expected that the bill will be debated on the House floor next week, possibly Wednesday. “Repealing the sunset” would mean that the law will retain the few so-called … [Read more...] about “Repeal the Sunset” Bill Moves Out of Committee

VAEH: How Many Unwanted Deaths Are Acceptable Under Act 39?

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Last week, Guy Page, Advocacy Director for the Vermont Alliance for Ethical Healthcare, gave testimony before the Vermont House Human Services Committee on S. 108, the bill to repeal the sunset provision in Act 39.  As the bill works its way to the House floor, one hopes legislators will study the examples used in this testimony to highlight the dangers in Act 39, and consider … [Read more...] about VAEH: How Many Unwanted Deaths Are Acceptable Under Act 39?

Call Your Legislators Today: Vote to Repeal Act 39

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Vermont House and Senate Committees have taken limited testimony on how Act 39, the assisted-suicide law, is currently working. Throughout that process, the multiple flaws in the law were exposed by those who were able to testify against the law.  Despite the known dangers, those in positions of power are intent on sending a bill to the floor that keeps Act 39 in place, with no … [Read more...] about Call Your Legislators Today: Vote to Repeal Act 39