DC City Council passes historic Death with Dignity Act

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November 1, 2016
by Dan Arel

In a historic vote, the Washington, D.C. City Council voted to pass the Death with Dignity Act what will allow terminally ill patients can receive a prescription for drugs allowing them to hasten their deaths, if and when they choose.

To become law, the council will hold a second vote on November, 15, and then send it to the mayor for signing.

Secular groups are applauding the vote.

“We are thrilled to see an overwhelming majority of the Council move this bill forward,” said Sarah Levin, Senior Legislative Representative of the Secular Coalition for America. “So many of us have been touched by this issue, including several Councilmembers who shared their personal stories today.”

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/danthropology/2016/11/dc-city-council-passes-historic-death-with-dignity-act/

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