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Supreme Court of California denied the petition against the End of Life Option Act
Feb 27, 2019
Good news for Californians with a terminal illness peace of mind in their final days: they can still count on the End of Life Option Act. On February 27, the Supreme Court denied the petition of the opponents of California's End of Life Option Act. This denial means the law continues to be in effect.
German Minister blocks medication provision for euthanasia
Feb 26, 2019
The German Minister of Health, Jens Spahn (CDU), decided in individual applications for lethal medicines, that these should not be provided.
In Montana a bill to make MAiD illegal has passed the House of Representatives
Feb 19, 2019
On Thursday, February 14, 2019, the Montana House of Representatives voted yes to a bill 'providing that consent to physician aid in dying is not a defense'. Thereby this bill has passed the House and will, as next step, be discussed in the Senate. The bill, HB 284, was introduced by Montana State Representative Carl Glimm
California AG asks the Supreme Court to deny the petition against the End of Life Option Act
Feb 19, 2019
End of January, the California Advocate General filed an answer to the plaintiffs Supreme Court petition, asking the court to deny the petition on standing.
See the earlier message about this issue.
In Nevada a bill to allow MAiD is introduced in the Senate
Feb 19, 2019
On Thursday, February 14, 2019, Senate Bill 165 was introduced in the Senate of Nevada and referred to the Health and Human Services committee for hearings. The bill is sponsored by Nevada senator David Parks (Democrats Las Vegas), and 16 other legislators. David Parks already filed a bill about assisted dying, SB 261, in 2017. Unfotunately, that bill did not pass.
Oregon Health Authority publishes 2018 Data Summary
Feb 15, 2019
The Oregon Health Authority published its 2018 Data summary.
UKs first Assisted Dying Coalition formed to campaign for millions who want right to die
Feb 12, 2019
The first-ever national coalition for assisted dying, made up of a cross-section of campaigners including doctors and nurses, has formed.
NVVE publishes its 2019 - 1 magazine Relevant
Feb 11, 2019
Dutch Right to Die Society NVVE published its first Relevant of 2019.
The Relevant is the quarterly magazine of the NVVE. They also make an English summary, which you find hereby .
Belgian euthanasia pioneer Etienne Vermeersch died
Feb 8, 2019
On January 18, 2019, Etienne Vermeersch died. He opted for euthanasia (after a long illness). He wrote shortly before his death: ' I die thanks to my life's work. I do not want to serve as a role model. My death is not a statement. Every man has to make up for himself how he wants to die '.
Dignitas publishes February 2019 Newsletter
Feb 7, 2019
The non-profit member society DIGNITAS (To live with dignity – To die with dignity) publishes her February 2019 Newsletter.