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.
Read MoreStearns 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.
Read MoreSome right-to-die activists want everyone to have access to euthanasia—even young people with mental illness. Are they also making suicide contagious?
Read MoreDemand 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.
Read MoreLet’s stop HB1283 in its tracks before it undoes all the progress we have made on suicide prevention in NH.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreHear testimony from the perspectives of various experts and community members on the inherent dangers of legalizing assisted suicide in New Hampshire.
Read MoreCanada's journey towards liberalizing assisted suicide laws has taken a very controversial turn with the impending legislation to include mental illness as a qualifier for Medical Aid in Dying.
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