California Lawmakers Advance Right-To-Die Bill
Source: CBS Los Angeles
SACRAMENTO (AP) California lawmakers have advanced a right-to-die bill, giving hope to those who want the nations most populous state to allow terminally ill patients to end their lives under doctors care.
The state Senate passed the measure on a 23 to 14 vote Thursday, ahead of a legislative deadline.
The issue gained traction nationally after 29-year-old Brittany Maynard moved from California to Oregon to end her life in November.
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Omaha Steve
(99,573 posts)The session is over this year.
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C Moon
(12,212 posts)Omaha Steve
(99,573 posts)One year 60 days. One year 90 days infinity.
47of74
(18,470 posts)They don't give a shit about human life but say something about right to die and they get all freaked out.
ruffburr
(1,190 posts)Should follow Ore. Ca. In implementing a right to die, with dignity, it would relieve many of an onerous decision between suffering and a peaceful demise, good move Calif.