Latest News:

Current as of May 13, 2019

Take Action in Your State

Death with Dignity around the U.S.

See what’s happening and get involved in your state!

NOTE: As of today, the California End of Life Option Act is in effect. Learn more →

States with a death with dignity statute
States with death with dignity legal by court decision
States considering death with dignity this year/session
States with no legislative activity this year/session

States with a Death with Dignity Statute

States with Death with Dignity legal by court decision

Montana

States considering Death with Dignity this year/session

States with no activity this year/session

Share Your Story

Start writing

Patients and family members are the most powerful voices to advocate for physician-assisted dying legislation. Make your voice heard! What's your death with dignity story? What inspired you to get involved in the cause?

Declare Your Support for Death with Dignity

Tell Your Friends

Seven 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!

Read our 2017/2018 Annual Report

Read Now

From mapping last year’s progress to previewing the year ahead, the report contains a wealth of information about the state of the death with dignity movement.