In winter 2025, Julie’s mother, Linda, was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. As her illness progressed, she hoped for access to DWD in Wisconsin, but it isn’t legal there. As a result, she was left with limited choices at the end of life. Read Julie’s story: https://tinyurl.com/nhzhjsy7
Today is National Healthcare Decisions Day! Honor your wishes and end-of-life planning with The Life File, a simple checklist to organize your intentions and make end-of-life planning easier. Get started: https://tinyurl.com/mrxa9xjn
We’re at a critical midpoint for many legislative sessions nationwide. Lawmakers are making big decisions about bills that could expand or restrict access. Find your state’s status and learn how to take action: https://tinyurl.com/3yeydhc3
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More states in the midwest are joining the conversation on Death with Dignity, and Wisconsin is the latest. Our CEO, Peg Sandeen shares why these laws matter with The Cap Times: https://tinyurl.com/mt4z2xh7
#DeathWithDignity #EndOfLifeChoice #MedicalAidInDying #WisconsinLegislation
Kentucky resident Steve is dying of incurable cancer. He wants to spend his final days at home, in peace, surrounded by love. Rena’s Law could make that possible. KY residents, tell your lawmakers to act: https://ow.ly/hwHu50YxQP1
How can we be more present for our loved ones in life and in death? Join our CMO, Elaine Fong on March 25 for a conversation with Reimagine, Death Doula Darnell Lamont Walker, Dr. Donnie Moore, and RN Kelli Dunham for an end-of-life care discussion. This is a free event: ow.ly/lLw250Yw4Ll
Wisconsin introduced the Our Care, Our Options Act (SB1114), a bill that would legalize Death with Dignity. It has already been referred to the Senate Committee on Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal Affairs. Share now and ask Wisconsinites to write today: https://tinyurl.com/2v8scmpv
Stories about death and dying can change hearts, minds, and laws. Our Managing Director, Elia Lawatsch, reflects on the documentary about poet Andrea Gibson and the profound experience of anticipatory grief. Read more: https://ow.ly/AzQm50Ys8qh
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In a recent article by Cleveland.com, our Death with Dignity board president, Lisa Vigil Schattinger, MSN, RN, shares why medical aid in dying laws matter and how these laws are ultimately about autonomy and maintaining control at the end of life. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/mrypbum4
The Georgia Death with Dignity Act (SB610) has been introduced! Terminally ill patients need your voice—tell your legislators to support SB610 TODAY. Share this post so all Georgians can take action! https://tinyurl.com/3u6wjpw2
“The more people in your circle of care, the better. A death doula helps a patient build that circle together.” We spoke with OR death doula Jamie Thrower about steady, holistic care and what she’s witnessed under the OR DWD law,.https://tinyurl.com/bdeptbx8
Last week, our CEO Peg Sandeen joined Jorge Ramos and Paola Ramos on their podcast, The Moment, to discuss NY's recent signing of their MAID law. Their conversation unpacks the law, how it works, and what it means to support your loved ones with a terminal illness. https://tinyurl.com/4ndhz6ev
New York’s win is for everyone. A moment 10 years in the making, we celebrate our collective work together, fighting to bring Death with Dignity home. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/cqD_4Y881TQ
Iowa introduced the Our Care, Our Options Act (HF2262) to legalize DWD. It has a hearing in the House Health & Human Services Subcommittee on Feb. 17 at 11:00am CST. We need your help to urge committee members to support it. Share now and ask Iowans to write today: https://tinyurl.com/mvcfdxs3
New York is officially the 14th U.S. jurisdiction to legalize Death with Dignity! Today, Gov. Hochul signed the Medical Aid in Dying Act into law. Read our press release: https://ow.ly/EBbi50Y8xPs
Kentucky introduced its Death with Dignity bill, Rena’s Law (HB408), for the 2026 session. It’s now before the House Health Services Committee—and we need YOUR help. Share this so Kentuckians can write their legislators today: https://tinyurl.com/4drckc9e
There is no Death with Dignity when people are unable to live with dignity. We join the Jan. 23 general strike to support our MN-based employees and all who deserve dignity in life and death. Read our CEO’s full statement: ow.ly/t3pB50Y1tE8
Exciting news! Arizona introduced the Thomas M. Dow Act (HB2569) for the 2026 session. It’s now before the House Health & Human Services Committee. Share to urge a public hearing today! https://tinyurl.com/2mas2c3k
Exciting news! Virginia has introduced Death with Dignity bills HB886/SB359 for 2026. SB359 is now before the Senate Education & Health Committee, and we need a public hearing. Share so Virginians urge the committee to act today! https://tinyurl.com/y79ym2d3
Alert! Illinois lawmakers introduced HB4381 to repeal the End of Life Options Act, signed last year by Gov. Pritzker. Ask your legislators to vote NO on HB4381 TODAY! https://tinyurl.com/5ajpzrm8
New Jersey needs your support! S710 would waive the 15-day wait for terminally ill patients. The bill is with the Senate Health Committee tell them to hold a public hearing & support terminally ill patients TODAY! Share & take action: https://tinyurl.com/4njvbutv
This week, our CEO Peg Sandeen joined Mind-Mornings on Civic Media to talk about how she came to the DWD movement, educating the public, and the steps we’re taking to move legislation forward in your state.
Read our blog and learn how you can get involved: https://tinyurl.com/4ttsfcrh
Rhode Island has introduced its Death with Dignity bill for 2026! The Lila Manfield Sapinsley Compassionate Care Act (S2051) is before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Ask them to hold a public hearing—send a letter today! https://tinyurl.com/yn4yejht
Missouri has introduced a Death with Dignity bill for 2026—and support is needed now. The Marilyn Teitelbaum Death with Dignity Act (HB2188) is heading to committee soon. Share this so Missourians can urge lawmakers to support SB2188 today: https://tinyurl.com/3m5p47rx
The 2026 legislative session is off to an energized start. Two states have already introduced Death with Dignity bills, and six more are carrying legislation forward from last year. See your state’s status and how to take action: https://tinyurl.com/b6vdd65e
Delaware's Ron Silverio/Heather Block End of Life Options Act officially went into effect on January 1, 2026! We’re incredibly grateful for the advocates and legislative champions who made this possible! Learn more on our Delaware page: tinyurl.com/3k5jdfmj
After Gov. Hochul announced she’ll sign New York’s medical aid in dying bill in January, our CEO Dr. Peg Sandeen spoke with a local NBC affiliate to clarify what it means for life insurance—benefits are protected, and MAID is legally distinct from suicide. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/yu5869t8
Grief during the holidays can feel overwhelming, and there’s no “right” way to carry it. In our latest blog, social worker Emma Granquist Houghton shares how surrendering to grief can be an act of self-compassion when joy is expected. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/mrx868pm
2025 was a big year! Bills were introduced, stalled, passed, and amended across the country. As we look ahead to a new year, test your knowledge, then check your answers and see what’s happening in your state: https://tinyurl.com/2j84a7bh
Our CMO, Elaine Fong—recently featured in Newsweek—attended Gov. Hochul’s press conference announcing she will sign New York’s MAID Act in January, with amendments. Elaine’s advocacy is personal: her mother used WA's DWD law in 2016. Read her Newsweek piece: https://tinyurl.com/2wnb326u