(Life Legal Denfense) – Yesterday afternoon, the California Senate passed SB 282 which legalizes aiding, advising, or encouraging assisted suicide.
The bill was rushed through on the first day the legislature returned from its summer recess, giving no opportunity for debate or even opposing remarks.
The bill was introduced in the wake of Life Legal’s challenge to California’s assisted suicide law.
We registered our opposition to the bill early on, as it grants complete legal immunity to anyone who wants to facilitate the death of someone who is defined as “terminally ill” under California’s assisted suicide law.
The law defines “terminal” as a condition expected to lead to death within six months if left untreated. CONTINUE