Today, we celebrate 13 years of VT’s Patient Choice and Control at End of Life Act. Thank you to the advocates and physicians who made this end-of-life choice possible. Has this law shaped the end-of-life experience for you or someone you love? Share your story: https://tinyurl.com/pf7mh6ma

Supporting someone through grief is something many of us will face. In our latest blog, our MSW intern Colin Mosgrove reflects on why phrases like “you’re so strong” can feel unhelpful and how simply being present can mean so much during times of grief. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3uc5b5w6

ALS ended Jim’s life. California’s law allowed him to decide how that life would end. In 2022, he pursued medical aid in dying under California law and died peacefully at home, surrounded by family. Read his story: https://tinyurl.com/3chr9sss

For the first time since 2018, Ohio has introduced the Medical Aid in Dying Act (HB835). Rep. Eric Synenberg joined advocates and storytellers calling for this compassionate end-of-life in the Buckeye State. Read more and support the effort: https://tinyurl.com/2hud6np6 #medicalaidindying

After living with ALS for seven years, Chuck chose to stop eating and drinking because DWD was not available in Massachusetts. His death took more than ten days. His wife shares their story so no family has to endure unnecessary suffering at the end of life. https://tinyurl.com/mt46zwjh

Three mothers. Three states. One shared truth: a love of life, and the wish to live fully, on their own terms until the very end. This Mother’s Day, we continue to elevate their stories. Read our blog: https://deathwithdignity.org/stories/three-mothers/ #EndOfLifeCare #MothersDay

Mid-session update: New Jersey’s S710, an amendment to their DWD law, remains in committee. It would waive the 15-day waiting period for patients not expected to survive the 15 days. Urge legislators to hold a hearing—share and take action: https://tinyurl.com/23dk385d #deathwithdignity

Read why Ohio advocate Shara Baumgartel supports medical aid in dying in this powerful 2 min read: https://ow.ly/YTpX50YTxC2 #MedicalAidInDying #EndOfLifeCare #DignityInDying #PatientRights

Mid-session update: PA’s Compassionate Aid in Dying Act (HB1109/SB570) remains in committee. Help push it forward—urge legislators to hold a public hearing. Share this post and ask your community to contact their lawmakers today: https://tinyurl.com/mr3bs3j9 #deathwithdignity

For decades, Sean has supported families through end-of-life care and has seen how much choice matters. In Colorado, Death with Dignity brings peace—but it’s under threat. Read her story and help protect Death with Dignity https://ow.ly/POuW50YSPWc #DeathWithDignity #EndOfLifeCare #PalliativeCare

Shortly after Governor Hochul signed NY’s MAID law, DWD CEO Peg Sandeen joined Jorge and Paola Ramos on The Moment. Read our blog to explore their conversation on how the law works, patient choices, and facing the end of life: https://tinyurl.com/3b8wt5rb #deathwithdignity #medicalaidindying

Advocates Laura and Scott are fighting for Death with Dignity in Massachusetts. Read their story—a relationship of travel, adventure, and love in the face of an ALS diagnosis—to learn more about why they advocate for Death with Dignity. https://ow.ly/JHhC50YOP1H #DeathWithDignity #ALSAwareness

Michigan introduced the Death with Dignity Act (HB5825), a bill that would legalize Death with Dignity. Show your support! Share this post to make sure Michiganders know to write to the committee today! https://tinyurl.com/yhff4uuc #deathwithdignity #endoflifeoptions #medicalaidindying

Ohio introduced the Ohio Medical Aid in Dying Act, a bill that would legalize Death with Dignity. Share now and ask Ohioans to submit their stories today: https://tinyurl.com/pf7mh6ma #deathwithdignity #endoflifeoptions #medicalaidindying

Ohio Rep. Eric Synenberg is holding a press conference with Ohio End of Life Options to announce a new bill. JOIN US to hear directly from the sponsor and learn about Ohio’s first medical-aid-in-dying bill since 2018: https://ohiochannel.org/

North Carolina’s session starts today, and H410 has carried over. This bill would direct a study on MAID and is now in the House Rules Committee. Urge lawmakers to move it forward for a public hearing. Take action today: https://tinyurl.com/5crk8m6x #deathwithdignity #medicalaidindying

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 #deathwithdignity #endoflifeoptions #medicalaidindying

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 #DeathWithDignity #EndOfLife

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

Governor Hochul will sign the NY Medical Aid in Dying Act with amendments in January! Our work isn’t over - donate today to help us keep this progress moving: https://tinyurl.com/4fuhskfh

BREAKING: Gov. Kathy Hochul is holding a press conference right now, with an expected update on NY’s Medical Aid in Dying Act (A136/S138). Join us as we listen in real time: https://www.ny.gov/

BREAKING: New York Governor Hochul has agreed to sign the Medical Aid in Dying Act into law, with a series of amendments she has negotiated with the legislature! Read more about why she supports the law: https://tinyurl.com/dr25cpuk

Governor JB Pritzker has officially signed the Illinois End of Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act (SB1950), also known as Deb’s Law! Illinois is now the first state in the Midwest and 13th jurisdiction to authorize a medical aid in dying law.