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Pennsylvania
CURRENT STATUS: Considering DWD
Bring end-of-life freedom to Pennsylvania!
In April 2025, the Pennsylvania legislature introduced the Compassionate Aid in Dying Act (HB1109/SB570), a bill that would legalize Death with Dignity in the Keystone State.
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- Tell your lawmakers to support The Compassionate Aid in Dying Act (HB1109/SB570)!
- Share your story. If you are living with a terminal illness, lost someone you love, or believe deeply in personal autonomy and dignity at the end of life, your voice matters.
- Learn how you can advocate for Death with Dignity in Pennsylvania.
- Read the latest updates on Pennsylvania’s legislative process.
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Pennsylvania
Timeline of Death with Dignity in Pennsylvania
2026
2026
Bills Carryover into 2026
Current Status: The Compassionate Aid in Dying Act (HB1109/SB570) carries over into the 2026 legislative session. The bills are in the House and Senate Judiciary Committees.
What Happens Next? We are waiting for the bills to receive a public hearing.
2025
2025
Bills Will Carry Over to the 2026 Session
Current Status: The Compassionate Aid in Dying Act (HB1109/SB570) is introduced and referred to the House and Senate Judiciary Committees.
What Happens Next? HB1109/SB570 do not advance and will carry over into the 2026 legislative session.
2024
2024
Bill Does Not Pass
The session ends and the Compassionate Aid in Dying Act (HB543/SB816) does not pass.
2023
2023
Session Ends, Bills Carry Over to 2024 Legislative Session
In March 2023, the Compassionate Aid in Dying Act (HB543/SB816) is introduced and the bills are referred to their respective committees. The session ends and the bills will carry over into 2024.
2021
2021
Two Bills Introduced
In early 2021, the Pennsylvania General Assembly introduce HB1453/SB405. The bills do not move forward.
2019
2019
Bill Does Not advance
In November, Pennsylvania lawmakers introduce the Compassionate Assisted Dignified Death Act (HB 2033). The bill is referred to the House Judiciary Committee. It does not advance.
2017
2017
Bill Moves to Judiciary Committee
Pennsylvania State Senators sponsor the Pennsylvania Death with Dignity Act (SB238). The bill is referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
2015 – 2007
2015 – 2007
Bills Introduced
Pennsylvania lawmakers introduce a number of bills over a long span of history: SB549 and HB943 (2015), HB2548 (2014), SB1032 (2013), SB431 (2011), SB404 (2009), and HB1435 (2007).