An important bill is awaiting the governor’s signature!
House Bill 140 has passed through both chambers of government and now awaits the signature of Governor Matt Meyer. HB 140 would create a medical aid in dying program for terminally ill patients. With Gov. Meyer’s signature, Delaware patients can be given an option to avoid prolonged suffering. Please act today, and help this bill become law.
HB140 would create a comprehensive program that allows patients suffering from a terminal illness to choose a pathway of a peaceful death instead of being forced through months of painful treatments. Opposition to these bills primarily comes from religious advocates believing that humans are improperly “playing God” instead of spending their final months suffering simply so their families can see them die a natural death. Not only is it inhumane to force this upon a person, but it’s also cruel — and it forces families to watch their loved ones deteriorate as illness takes them away over a long period. A similar bill made its way to the governor’s desk last year and was vetoed — but Gov. Meyer has indicated an interest in signing this bill. Please reach out to him today and remind him that this bill is awaiting his signature.
Delaware has the chance to be a safer place for a difficult decision, but only with the demonstrated support of advocates like you. Please act today and help this bill cross the final finish line. We have included talking points through the “Take Action” button, which you can edit to your liking by clicking the pencil icon. For best results, please be succinct and polite. For extra impact, you will be directed to a phone script to call your legislator after you email them. Please take the extra minute to call them if you can.
(Note: You must live in Delaware in order to take part in this action alert.)