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Bill to Improve California End of Life Option Act Passes

Senate Bill 380, which removes barriers to access for dying patients, now moves to Governor Newsom’s desk to be signed into law. Read more.

Supporter Spotlight: Cecilia Vasquez-Vigil

Texas advocate and former hospice volunteer Cecilia Vasquez-Vigil penned a powerful op-ed about the importance of end-of-life planning, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more.

Commemorating National Hispanic Heritage Month

This year, Compassion & Choices celebrates our Latino supporters and staff with the theme of “Our Heritage. Our Roots. Our Legacy.” Read more.

Compassion & Choices Launches Catholics for Compassion Volunteer Group

Comprised of faithful Catholics who support all end-of-life options, the group seeks to share stories and resources in an effort to help people plan a death in line with their beliefs. Read more.

Remembering Robert Shoemaker

With sadness and enormous respect, we mark the recent death of Oregon Senator Robert C. Shoemaker, a legislative trailblazer in the laws governing end-of-life decisions and a major force behind Oregon’s leadership among the states. Read more.

In the Media

• President and CEO Kim Callinan’s op-ed celebrating New Mexico’s recently enacted Elizabeth Whitefield End-of-Life Options Act, namely for its 48-hour waiting period provision, was published in USA Today.
• The Los Angeles Times ran “California lawmakers vote to speed up state process for terminally ill to end their lives” about the recent approval of a bill containing amendments to the End of Life Option Act, which is now awaiting the governor’s signature.
• An advanced practice registered nurse discusses the importance of increasing efforts to overcome barriers to palliative care among diverse communities in McKnight’s Senior Living.

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