I Want to Have a Say
"I will either die with the law in place, or fighting for it."
Read Rebecca's StoryThe mission of the Death with Dignity National Center is to promote Death with Dignity laws based on the model Oregon Death with Dignity Act, both to provide an option for dying individuals and to stimulate nationwide improvements in end-of-life care.
Learn moreUrge New York Legislators to Pass the Medical Aid in Dying Act
Send the LetterA physician-assisted dying bill is pending in the New York state legislature. Send this letter to your legislators with a simple message: Pass A10059/S7579 to expand end-of-life options for state residents.
Declare Your Support for Death with Dignity
Tell Your FriendsSeven in ten Americans who support the end-of-life option allowing qualified terminally ill people to end their lives through physician-prescribed medications. Show your support for Death with Dignity in your community!
Tell California Senators to Pass SB 1002
Send the LetterThe California Senate is considering a bill that would create a toll-free line, operated by the Department of Public Health, providing information about the End of Life Option Act. Urge your state Senator to pass SB 1002!
Latest News
Dispelling Myths About Death with Dignity in Washington, D.C.
October 26, 2016
The Death with Dignity National Center strongly supports B21-0038, the Death with Dignity Act of 2015, as introduced by D.C. Councilmember Mary Cheh. Attacks against…
Week 42/2016 in the Death with Dignity Movement
October 24, 2016
In the week from October 17 to October 23, 2016: New Jersey Assembly passed the Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act, a Death with Dignity bill, on a 41 to 28 vote. The vote was nearly identical to…
Week 41/2016 in the Death with Dignity Movement
October 17, 2016
In the week from October 10 to October 16, 2016: As the campaign to pass Proposition 106, the Colorado End of Life Option Act, heated up, the Denver Post editorialized against the measure.