The legalization of assisted suicide also poses a threat to the improvement of palliative care services, diverting attention and resources away from efforts to provide comprehensive end-of-life care.
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HB 1283, if passed, has the potential to normalize suicide as an acceptable medical procedure for vulnerable individuals, posing tragic consequences for individuals with disabilities.
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Stearns underscores that suicide is the leading cause of death for children ages 10 to 14 in New Hampshire and the second leading cause for those aged 15 to 34.
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Some right-to-die activists want everyone to have access to euthanasia—even young people with mental illness. Are they also making suicide contagious?
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Demand that they prioritize funding for comprehensive palliative care, respite services, and holistic support for patients and families, ensuring no one faces life-limiting illnesses alone or feels pressured into considering premature death due to a lack of essential resources and supports.
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We cannot not ignore the recent legislative strides made in New Hampshire to bolster suicide prevention efforts. Instead of offering death through laws like HB 1283, let us continue to work toward build a “help-seeking” culture, that offers support and care for those most vulnerable and at-risk for suicide.
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Let’s stop HB1283 in its tracks before it undoes all the progress we have made on suicide prevention in NH.
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As New Hampshire considers legalizing assisted suicide, also referred to as medical aid in dying , I would like to draw attention to the potential impacts this bill could have on disabled and other marginalized residents.
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More than 40 organizations and individuals have signed the NH Coalition for Suicide Prevention’s “Count Us In” Pledge,
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In a recent decision that stirred relief among Maryland residents, lawmakers in the state's Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee tabled a fiercely debated medical suicide bill.
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While proponents of HB1283, “End of Life Options” have not discussed the costs associated with this bill, there are plenty of potential and indirect costs to plan for and to consider.
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Hear testimony from the perspectives of various experts and community members on the inherent dangers of legalizing assisted suicide in New Hampshire.
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The potential impact on populations already vulnerable to suicide – for example, people with disabilities, people with brain injuries, and Veterans suffering from TBI and other chronic conditions – is alarming.
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