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Florida Death with Dignity, a non-profit organization, is determined to raise awareness and fight for expanding end-of-life options in our state. It is time for the Sunshine State to join other U. S. 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. We educate the public, healthcare professionals, and legislative communities about patient-directed end-of-life care.

On January 10, 2020, an aid in dying bill, SB 1800, the Death with Dignity Act, was proposed for the very first time in Florida’s history. On March 14, 2020, the bill was indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration as our state administrators and the legislature turned toward confronting the Covid-19 crisis.

SB 1800: Death with Dignity

• • Introduced on January 10, 2020
  • Full text of SB 1800, the Florida Death with Dignity Act
  • Legislative history of SB 1800
  • Sponsor: Florida State Senator Kevin Rader (D-29) (Thank you, Senator Rader!)
  • Referred to Senate Health Policy, Judiciary, and Rules Committees
  • Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration on March 14, 2020

We aren’t giving up on this.

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A grassroots movement needs people to lead, organize, and educate others in order to grow and successfully achieve its goals. This effort is no different. If you believe Florida should have a medical aid-in-dying option and you are passionate about that, this organization needs you. If you have time and skills to help, contact us now to volunteer.

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