URGE YOUR SENATOR TO OPPOSE EXPANSION OF ASSISTED SUICIDE

"It's crunch time! The committee hearing for the assisted suicide expansion bill (ESHB 1141) will be happening this Friday at 8 AM. Join the Washington State Bishops in calling on our senators to oppose the expansion of assisted suicide, House Bill 1141 (HB 1141).

Here is the link to use to sign in as CON before the hearing. Please take a moment to register your opposition and encourage others to do the same. This is one of the most important steps of the legislative process so anything you can do to help is greatly appreciated.
https://app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifier/Add?chamber=Senate&mId=29811&aId=147059&caId=19698&tId=3

HB 1141 would loosen important safeguards in the existing physician assisted suicide law. This bill shortens the waiting period from 15 days to just 3 to wait between making a request and receiving a lethal prescription. The 3 days would be fully waivable if they are expected to die sooner. The bill broadens the definition of a "qualified medical provider" who can make a diagnosis and prescribe lethal medication. Two physicians are no longer required to diagnose a patient.  The 72 hour wait time may even be waived if the "qualified medical provider" deems that a patient has less than 72 hours to live.  HB 1141 also permits assisted suicide prescriptions to be delivered via the mail. In accordance with the bishops' legislative priority to respect life, the WSCC opposes HB 1141.