The senate version of the Assisted Suicide bill, S.1331, though accompanied by its identical House bill, did eventually end up in the Health Care Financing Committee where we expected them to die. Unfortunately, that committee passed it favorably over to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. The House more strongly opposes Assisted Suicide, so this is likely why it is working its way through the Senate side.
Here are the members of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means with links to their profiles containing contact information and district maps:
- Michael J. Rodrigues Chair
- Cindy F. Friedman Vice Chair
- Joanne M. Comerford (Assistant Vice Chair) – Central & Western MA, pro, introduced senate bill
- Michael D. Brady
- John J. Cronin –Central MA
- Lydia Edwards
- Paul R. Feeney – (co-sponsor)
- Adam Gomez – Western MA
- Patricia D. Jehlen – (co-sponsor)
- John F. Keenan – (pro assisted suicide)
- Jason M. Lewis – (co-sponsor)
- Liz Miranda
- Michael O. Moore – Central MA support unknown
- Michael F. Rush
- Patrick M. O’Connor (Ranking Minority) – support unknown
- Ryan C. Fattman – Central and Western MA opposed
- Peter J. Durant – Central and Western MA opposed
Keep in mind, a co-sponsor still may not be in favor of the bill!
Contact these senators to express your opposition to the bill. Set up an appointment to explain all the problems with this bill and this whole insidious scheme. We will come with you and supply resources to help!
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