End-of-Life Choice, Palliative Care and Counseling

On the Ground

Our geographic reach is constantly growing. But in much of America, changing laws isn’t the most effective strategy. We examine various factors in each state to determine our best tactics for expanding end-of-life choice.

Learn about bills in your state

Advance Directive by State

Learn about and complete these essential planning documents:

Campaign States

Visit the following states with active campaigns for updates and local contacts:

Hawaii

Compassion & Choices Hawaii is working to uphold its constellation of laws and protect aid in dying in the state.

Montana

The Montana Board of Medical Examiners is working to integrate aid in dying as a part of standard medical practice, despite opponents’ attempts to stop it.

New Mexico

Aja Riggs and physicians Katherine Morris and Aroop Mangalik are asking a New Mexico court to rule that the state’s statute against “assisting suicide” does not cover the medical practice of aid in dying.

Connecticut

The state of Connecticut allows a range of end-of-life care options, such as discontinuing life-prolonging care like dialysis, pacemakers and antibiotics.