"Depression and hopelessness are common among terminally ill patients, and studies show that those who seek PAS often do so not because of unmanageable physical pain, but because of feelings of fear, loss of control or loneliness. Instead of addressing these deep emotional and psychological struggles, this bill tells suffering individuals that their lives are not worth living," writes Jeffrey Trimbath.

Founder of Neighborhood Access, Jules Good was quoted as saying, “I cannot overstate how dangerous this is. When I was at my lowest, if a doctor had told me I could just end it all, I absolutely would have,” Good said. Good added that it was only through years of compassionate treatment, therapy and support that she is now in recovery. Good said too many people struggling with eating disorders are denied care in a profit-driven healthcare system.

In this interview, Sebastian Nalls (Policy Analyst - Access Living) speaks about his opposition to assisted suicide, specifically the way that the bill will put people with disabilities at risk of coercion and deadly harm. When asked about his concerns being fear tactics, he shares that there are personal stories that prove otherwise.

"When patients lack access to quality palliative care, when families face financial ruin from medical bills, when depression goes undiagnosed and untreated, and when disabilities are stigmatized, the 'choice' of assisted suicide becomes subtly coercive. True autonomy requires meaningful alternatives and robust support systems—precisely what AB346 fails to provide." - Jason Guinasso (Attorney)

PRAF is a leading national, non-partisan single-issue organization that protects the rights of patients, people with disabilities, older adults, and other historically underrepresented groups from deadly harm and discrimination inherent in assisted suicide laws.

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