True Dignity is quite happy with the version of S. 77 that passed the Senate this afternoon. News reports to the contrary, the bill is not in any way an assisted suicide bill. It replaces the original 22 page bill with a very short one. It specifically does not exempt a doctor who intentionally helps a patient commit suicide from civil penalties or criminal prosecution. … [Read more...] about A Good Day in Vermont for Opponents of Assisted Suicide
The bill
This is the bill from the Journal of the Senate Sec. 1. 18 V.S.A. chapter 113 is added to read: CHAPTER 113. IMMUNITY FOR TERMINALLY ILL PATIENT’S USE OF PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION § 5281. TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS; IMMUNITY FOR PRESCRIBING OR BEING PRESENT WHEN MEDICATION IS TAKEN (a) As used in this section: (1) “Bona fide health care professional-patient relationship” … [Read more...] about The bill
Today
So after a very chaotic day during which 3 recesses were called and after a day that was almost identical to yesterday's debate, the Cummings bill was passed by the senate 22-8. The Rodgers amendment was a last ditch effort to revive the former language, and was the cause of great debate and deliberation during recesses. The Rodgers supporters even offered to incorporate the … [Read more...] about Today
Cummings amendment Passes
Cummings amendment SURVIVES AND passes through the senate and now goes to house! More info to follow … [Read more...] about Cummings amendment Passes
It’s back
Senate just released for a caucus due to a new surprise amendment. The new amendment appears to bring back most of the original wording. A point of order was brought by Senator Sears asking if the new amendment was asking the senate to deal with a matter twice. After a brief recess for Lt. Gov. Phil Scott to decide, the senate was reconvened and Phil Scott overruled the … [Read more...] about It’s back