Earlier this year the New York State Legislature passed a bill to legalize assisted suicide. It now heads to Governor Hochul’s desk who has the ability to stop this harmful legislation with her veto pen
As Torah Jews we believe that all human life is sacred and laws that undermine the sanctity of human life send a message that is profoundly dangerous for all of society.
Agudath Israel has long advocated on behalf of terminally ill patients, particularly through its Chayim Aruchim division, and notes that many patients with terminal diagnoses have gone on to live fulfilling lives well after their doctors’ darkest predictions have been pronounced. What is more, misdiagnoses, the influence of family members, or financial pressures can lead patients to make irreversible decisions to end their lives prematurely.
In addition, the bill lacks serous guardrails. Mental conditions are not diagnosed. There is no waiting period and no meaningful safeguards to prevent the misuses of these lethal drugs.
Please contact the Governor today and urge her to veto this harmful bill.
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