 |
| Alabama Governor Kay Ivey |
In the last thirteen years, at least nine states have strengthened their laws against assisted suicide and/or euthanasia. They are:
1. Alabama: In 2017, Alabama enacted the Assisted Suicide Ban Act;
2. Arizona: In 2014, Arizona strengthened its law against assisted suicide.
3. Georgia: In 2012, Georgia strengthened its law against assisted suicide.
4. Idaho: On April 5, 2011, Idaho strengthened its law against assisted suicide.
5. Indiana: On January 29, 2024, the Indiana House and Senate supported a joint resolution opposing and condemning assisted medical suicide.
6. Louisiana: In 2012, Louisiana strengthened its assisted suicide/euthanasia ban
7. Ohio: In 2017, Ohio strengthened its law against assisted suicide. See http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/3795
8. South Dakota: In 2017, the South Dakota Legislature passed Concurrent Resolution 11, opposing physician-assisted suicide. See Bill History.
9. Utah: In 2018, Utah amended its manslaughter statute to include assisted suicide. For more information, see https://le.utah.gov/~2018/bills/static/HB0086.html and click “status.”
7. Ohio: In 2017, Ohio strengthened its law against assisted suicide. See http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/3795
8. South Dakota: In 2017, the South Dakota Legislature passed Concurrent Resolution 11, opposing physician-assisted suicide. See Bill History.
9. Utah: In 2018, Utah amended its manslaughter statute to include assisted suicide. For more information, see https://le.utah.gov/~2018/bills/static/HB0086.html and click “status.”