Legislators Hear Emotional Testimonies on Right to Die Proposal
Audio By Carbonatix
Public Health Committee co-chairs Sen. Saud Anwar and Rep. Cristin McCarthy Vahey. Photo credit: Hugh McQuaid, CTNewsJunkie
More than 100 people spoke about the bill Monday.
By Hugh McQuaid, CTNewsJunkie.com
State legislators heard emotional public feedback Monday on a recurring proposal that would see Connecticut join 10 other states which allow terminally-ill patients to end their own lives with the assistance of a doctor.
The bill, referred to as “aid-in-dying” by supporters and “assisted suicide” by its detractors has come before the Connecticut legislature more than a dozen times over the years. This year’s legislation would apply to adults who are expected to die from their illness within six months and who are at least 21 years old.
Like what you see here? Click here to subscribe to We-Ha’s newsletter so you’ll always be in the know about what’s happening in West Hartford! Click the blue button below to become a supporter of We-Ha.com and our efforts to continue producing quality journalism.
