People in look to make 11th state with ‘medical aid in dying’ are represented in a Legislature considering changes connected to Frogtown.
Under a DFL proposal, Minnesota would become the 11th state to allow some terminally ill patients to seek the ability to self-administer medication that would end their lives.
Kelly Morrison presented the bill, SF1813/HF1930, they’ve coined the “End of Life Options Act” in a press conference on Thursday at the State Capitol.
The Golden Valley state representative and Deephaven state senator were joined by locally-based advocates for the legislation, which is being backed by the national “Compassion and Choices.” The Oregon-based organization, once known as the Hemlock Society, is helping push similar legislation in more than 30 other states.
Oregon is well known for becoming the first state in the nation to enact “right to die” laws for certain terminally ill patients.
In addition to Oregon, other states that have enacted similar legislation include: Washington, Montana, Vermont, California, Colorado, Hawaii, New Jersey, Maine and New Mexico.
also has a similar law in place.
Twenty other DFLers in the House co-sponsor the bill.
As the measure advances, residents of Frogtown can follow amendments and contact Samakab Hussein regarding the final language.
Article Source: Alpha News: “DFL legislators look to make Minnesota 11th state with ‘medical aid in dying’”
