Voters in West Virginia will see a dangerous initiative on the November ballot that will put a target on terminally ill people in the state – and if passed could have dire consequences for the entire Death with Dignity movement.

While Death with Dignity is already illegal under current West Virginia law, this constitutional amendment would mark the first time any state amended its constitution to explicitly prohibit aid in dying. 

Proponents of this amendment are spreading malicious lies about how Death with Dignity works in states that are legal. We need to provide accurate information, explaining the real impact of these laws and how they work.

Educating the public on the effects of Amendment 1 will help people understand why terminally ill patients and their supporters have concerns.