An Advocacy Day for those opposed to assisted suicide and proposed NJ legislation that would allow terminally ill patients to take their own lives will take place 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 20 in Trenton. All are welcome.
A broad-based coalition including patients, the New Jersey Catholic Conference, diocesan leaders throughout the state and several right-to-life and disabilities advocacy groups against assisted suicide are expected to take part.
Bill A2451, known as the “Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act,” passed the Assembly’s Appropriations Committee Oct. 6 by a vote of 8-2. It can now be voted on by the General Assembly, which is meeting Oct. 20.
A2451 calls for allowing terminally ill patients to self-administer medications in order to end their lives. An identical bill (S2474) has been introduced in the Senate.
Those wanting to take a stand against the legislation are invited to meet at 10 a.m., Committee Room 3, on the first floor of the State House Annex, 125 W State St #2, Trenton.
Attendees will need photo ID to enter the building, and signs and placards will not be allowed.
Those wishing to contact their state legislators on this issue can visit the Catholic Advocacy Network.
You can learn more about the Advocacy Day in this story from the Trenton Monitor.