Connecticut

Linda Rogen

lukej April 23, 2024 No Comments

Linda shared her story in January of 2023. For three decades, I worked for an organization whose mission is to support adults with disabilities. It was a very rewarding job.…

Jacob Shannon

lukej March 18, 2024 No Comments

Jacob shared his story in February of 2024. My mom and dad had been longtime supporters of medical aid in dying, with my father being one of the only physicians…

Connecticut Speaks Out

Katie Wingo March 4, 2024 No Comments

Connecticut Speaks Out Max Fey "My father should have had options." Jennifer Barahona "We all deserve a peaceful transition." Jill Eikenberry "My death should belong to me." Six Words Full…

Connecticut Bill History 2023On April 19, 2023, our bill to authorize medical aid in dying in Connecticut (SB1076) did not advance in committee, effectively ending our campaign this year.From September 25, 2023…

lukej February 27, 2024 No Comments

CT Aid-in-Dying Campaign Director to Walk Across State with Supporters, Lawmakers to Raise Awareness of Need for Expanded End-of-Life Care Options

Katie Wingo September 21, 2023 No Comments

Connecticut resident Tim Appleton, who has advocated for legislation that would allow terminally ill, mentally capable adults the option of medical aid in dying, will walk across the state with…

Facts Matter: Connecticut

lukej April 13, 2023 No Comments

Critics of Connecticut’s medical aid-in-dying bill are trying to scare lawmakers and the public. But Facts Matter! Don’t let lies and misinformation stop Connecticut from improving end-of-life care. False claim: Medical aid-in-dying laws…

Legislature’s Public Health Committee Approves Medical Aid-in-Dying Bill

lukej March 13, 2023 No Comments

In an overwhelming vote, the General Assembly’s Public Health Committee today gave its support to a bill that would give terminally ill adults the option of medical aid in dying…

Herb Hoffman

lukej March 9, 2023 No Comments

Herb Hoffman provided Compassion & Choices his story in February of 2022. On February 23, 2022, Herb testified in support of Connecticut’s medical aid-in-dying bill. On March 4, 2022, Herb…

Lise Dondy

Katie Wingo January 31, 2023 No Comments

Lise shared her story in November of 2022. I have been a longtime supporter of medical aid in dying, but last year the importance of having a choice to end…

State: Connecticut