by Nate Grasz | Jan 27, 2019 | Capitol Connection
Capitol Connection Episode 104 No Assisted Suicide Legislation Introduced in Nebraska Legislature Bill introduction has concluded, committee hearings have begun, and after the last day a bill can be introduced, state senators brought forward 739 bills and seven...
by Nebraska Family Alliance | Apr 15, 2016 | Doctor Prescribed Suicide
Senator Ernie Chambers is committed to passing legislation that would legalize doctor prescribed suicide in the state of Nebraska. The Omaha Senator said he is willing to endure a long journey to see this type of legislation passed. In early April, near the end of the...
by Nate Grasz | Apr 4, 2016 | Doctor Prescribed Suicide
Legislation that would legalize physician assisted suicide in Nebraska has been defeated for the year, after an attempt by the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Ernie Chambers, to pull the bill (LB1056) from committee failed. Following less than one hour of debate, a vote was...
by Hallie Hamilton | Feb 26, 2016 | Doctor Prescribed Suicide
The Judiciary Committee held a public hearing for the Patient Choice at End of Life Act on February 24, 2016. NFA team member Hallie Hamilton testified against the bill. Legalizing doctor prescribed suicide endangers the weak and vulnerable, corrupts the...
by Hallie Hamilton | Feb 25, 2016 | Doctor Prescribed Suicide
Oregon’s Death with Dignity Act Oregon passed the Death with Dignity Act (DWDA) in the fall of 1997. Oregon releases an annual report that summarizes a variety of data including number of DWDA prescription recipients, number of DWDA deaths, patient...
