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Connecticut
CURRENT STATUS: Pending Bills
We’re Building Momentum in Connecticut
In 2023, the Connecticut lawmakers introduced HB5487/SB1076. If passed, this would allow residents of Connecticut to access medical aid in dying.
SIGN OUR PETITION to say that it’s time to pass HB5487/SB1076, and expand the right to Death with Dignity to those who live in Connecticut.
Death with Dignity laws have been proven effective at improving healthcare quality at the end of life, regardless of whether or not an individual chooses to hasten their death.
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Timeline of Death with Dignity in Connecticut
2023
2023
HB5487/SB1076 is introduced by Connecticut lawmakers and assigned to their respective committees.
2022
2022
The Connecticut General Assembly raises SB0088 and schedules a Public Health Committee hearing for February 23. The bill does not move forward.
2020
2020
Introduced in March, HB5420, An Act Concerning Aid in Dying for Terminally Ill Patients, does not advance out of the Joint Committee on Public Health despite a favorable vote and overwhelming public support.
2019
2019
HB5898, An Act Concerning Aid in Dying for Terminally Ill Patients, introduced in January and does not advance.
2018
2018
HB5417, An Act Concerning End-of-Life Care introduced in March. No action taken.
2017
2017
Representative Jonathan Steinberg (D) introduces HB 6024, An Act Concerning Aid in Dying for Terminally Ill Patients, in January. The bill does not advance.
2015
2015
HB7015, An Act Concerning Aid in Dying for Terminally Ill Patients, does not advance.
2014
2014
Sponsored by Representative Betsy Ritter, HB5326, An Act Concerning Compassionate Aid in Dying for Terminally Ill Patients, and a companion Senate bill were introduced. Neither of the bills progress.
2013
2013
HB6217, An Act Concerning Death with Dignity, is introduced. The bill does not advance.
2009
2009
On the heels of Washington’s new law, SB1138 is introduced in the Connecticut Assembly. The bill does not advance.
1997
1997
HB6083 is introduced, but does not advance.
1995
1995
Connecticut’s first attempt to pass legislation (bills HB6928 and SB 334) makes no progress.
