Every Floridian Deserves a Compassionate Choice at the End of Life
Florida End-of-Life Options is a nonprofit, grassroots movement dedicated to changing the legal status of medical aid in dying (MAiD) in Florida. We believe that Floridians facing a terminal illness deserve the same autonomy and individual freedom at the end of life that they enjoyed while healthy — and we’re working to make that possible. Through education, outreach, and advocacy, we raise awareness about all end-of-life options across individuals, organizations, and communities.
The Current Status of the Medical Aid-in-Dying Legislation
2/13/2026: There are 13 states and Washington, DC where MAiD is legal. Oregon and Vermont do not require residency status. Oregon, 1997. Washington, 2008. Montana, 2009. Vermont, 2013. California, 2015. Washington, DC, 2017. Hawaii, 2018. New Jersey, 2019. Maine, 2019. New Mexico, 2021. Delaware, 2025. Illinois, 2025. New York, 2026.
For the past three years, Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD) legislation has been filed in both the Florida House and Senate. Each year, after referral to committees, our bills were never placed on the agenda by committee chairpersons. Without a hearing, there could be no discussion, no debate, and no vote — effectively halting the legislation before it could move forward.
In 2026, we secured a Senator willing to sponsor the Florida End-of-Life Options Act — provided we also obtained a sponsor in the House of Representatives. While over a dozen Representatives expressed support as a co-sponsor, those prepared to serve as sponsor had already reached Florida’s seven-bill sponsorship limit. As a result, the legislation could not be formally filed.
Despite these procedural barriers, support continues to grow — and so does our commitment to ensuring Floridians have access to compassionate end-of-life options.
Meet Diane
Diane loved life. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a loyal friend whose warmth and kindness touched everyone who knew her. Family and friends remember her not only for the joy she brought into their lives, but for the strength and grace she showed even in her most difficult days.
Diane died from cancer after enduring tremendous suffering at the end of her life. If Medical Aid in Dying had been available in Florida, she would have had a choice to ease her suffering, one her family thinks she would have used.
In this video, Diane’s husband, Bill, and her daughters, Katie and Kelly, and close friend, Liz, share her story — a story of deep love, devotion, and loss — and reflects on what it means for families when compassionate end-of-life options are not available. Diane’s legacy lives on through those who loved her and through the hope that no one else will have to endure the same suffering.
Please consider helping those like Diane, to have an additional end of life option – medical aid in dying. Donate here.
Learn More About Us
About Us
The Florida End-of-Life Options organization is a grassroots movement determined to raise awareness and fight for expanding end-of-life options in the state of Florida.
Stories
Only one in five Americans lives in a jurisdiction with access to medical aid in dying. The movement gathers strength every time someone shares their story.
How You Can Help
Supporting Florida End-of-Life Options is an opportunity for you to make a difference reducing suffering for Floridians with a terminal illness. Volunteer or donate today!
Volunteer Opportunities
Public Education at Events & Fairs
Advocacy: Interfacing with Legislators
Office support: Data entry, research
Communication: Newsletters, Social Media
Volunteers: Managing, Coordinating, Training
Are you ready to join us on our mission?
It is time for the Sunshine State to join other jurisdictions having a death with dignity law, to make it possible for Floridians with a terminal illness to access the same autonomy and individual freedom while dying as they enjoyed while living.
