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CURRENT STATUS: Pending Bills
We’re Building Momentum in Pennsylvania
In 2023, Pennsylvania lawmakers introduced the Compassionate Aid in Dying Act (HB543/SB816). If passed, this would allow residents of Pennsylvania to access medical aid in dying.
SIGN OUR PETITION to say that it’s time to pass HB543/SB816, and expand the right to Death with Dignity to those who live in Pennsylvania.
Death with Dignity laws have been proven effective at improving healthcare quality at the end of life, regardless of whether or not an individual chooses to hasten their death.
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Timeline of Death with Dignity in Pennsylvania
2023
2023
Session Ends, Bills Carry Over to 2024 Legislative Session
In March 2023, the Compassionate Aid in Dying Act (HB543/SB816) is introduced and the bills are referred to their respective committees. The session ends and the bills will carry over into 2024.
2021
2021
Two Bills Introduced
In early 2021, the Pennsylvania General Assembly introduce HB1453/SB405. The bills do not move forward.
2019
2019
Bill Does Not advance
In November, Pennsylvania lawmakers introduce the Compassionate Assisted Dignified Death Act (HB 2033). The bill is referred to the House Judiciary Committee. It does not advance.
2017
2017
Bill Moves to Judiciary Committee
Pennsylvania State Senators sponsor the Pennsylvania Death with Dignity Act (SB238). The bill is referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
2015 – 2007
2015 – 2007
Bills Introduced
Pennsylvania lawmakers introduce a number of bills over a long span of history: SB549 and HB943 (2015), HB2548 (2014), SB1032 (2013), SB431 (2011), SB404 (2009), and HB1435 (2007).