The Minnesota House of Representatives Public Safety Committee will be hearing and voting on a bill to legalize physician-assisted suicide.
En hearing is scheduled para Thursday, March 7, at 10:30 a.m.
We need every Catholic to contact their legislators and tell them to create policies that improve healthcare throughout life’s journey, not those like physician-assisted suicide that hasten death. Read a letter from the Minnesota bishops on the urgent need for you to take action aquí.
We need your help to stop this bill!
SEND: Make your voice heard! Take a few minutes now to send a message to your legislator asking them to oppose legalizing physician-assisted suicide.
SUBMIT: Submit a written testimonial to the committee by 12 p.m., Wednesday, March 6.
- Write why you are opposed
- Sign your name and the city you live
- Do not include clickable links
- Send a PDF file via email to ellen.mcdaniel@house.mn.gov with the subject line: HF 1930 Written Testimony
All are encouraged to submit testimony. If you are a 1) medical professional, 2) a person with a disability or a disability rights advocate, 3) a person with a terminal illness or caretaker of one, or 4) a veteran concerned about suicide contagion, your voice is especially needed!
Need help crafting your message? Visit this resource page.
ATTEND: Attend the hearing in person with a diverse coalition of doctors, nurses, advocates for persons with disabilities, medical ethicists, elder-care workers, and faith-based organizations.
Space is very limited! Be sure to arrive at least two hours early to secure a seat in the committee room, and wear red in solidarity.
When: Thursday, March 7 at 10:30 a.m.
Where: Room 200, State Office Building, 100 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Saint Paul, MN 55155
How: Optional RSVP with Minnesota Catholic Conference to receive updates and reminders about this hearing before Thursday, March 7.
The main entrance is at the front of the building. Disability access is located at the south entrance across from the Department of Transportation building. Please refer to the map below.
PLEASE NOTE: Oral testimony will be limited by the number of people and time. To prioritize key messengers, if you are interested in testifying in person, please let us know by emailing info@ethicalcaremn.org.
