This session, Missouri lawmakers introduced the Death with Dignity Act (HB3497), a bill that would legalize aid in dying in the state. Republican State Representative Carolyn Caton championed this bill. This introduction came weeks after another Death with Dignity bill in the House, the Marilyn Teitelbaum Death with Dignity Act (HB2188), sponsored by Democrat Representative Ian Mackey. Both House bills have similar language legalizing Death with Dignity in Missouri.

HB3497 and HB2188 both received a second reading in the House, but were not scheduled for a committee hearing or a floor vote before the crossover deadline.

So what’s next? Let’s turn this difficult moment into action. Join us in thanking the lead bill sponsors, State Representative Ian Mackey and Carolyn Caton. They had the courage to advocate for your end-of-life freedom, and we want them to remain champions for next session. Let them know that the future of medical aid in dying in Missouri remains critically important to us, and thank them for their continued support.

Take two minutes and write to the sponsors of HB3497 and HB2188 and thank them for introducing Death with Dignity legislation.

Just add your name and address, revise the pre-written message if you want by scrolling down, and your letter will be sent to the bill sponsors.