Take Action: Oppose Doctor-Prescribed Suicide Bill H.2505 / S.1486

A critical bill is under consideration in Massachusetts—H.2505 / S.1486—which seeks to legalize doctor-prescribed suicide. Your voice is essential in stopping this legislation. Take action today to help protect vulnerable lives.

The Joint Committee on Public Health will hold a hybrid public hearing on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and virtually.

How You Can Participate:

  1. In-Person Testimony: You can attend the hearing in person and submit your testimony. We strongly encourage you to register in advance using the form below. Walk-in registration is allowed, but registering beforehand ensures you are prepared.

  2. Virtual Testimony: If you'd prefer to testify virtually, please register no later than 5:00 PM on Monday, March 31, 2025. After registration closes, those who plan to testify virtually will receive an invitation with instructions via email.

  3. Written Testimony: You can also submit written testimony to be included in the hearing. Written testimony can be submitted via email to [email protected]. Please include "Public Health Committee Testimony, H.2505 / S.1486" in the subject line. Additionally, you can submit written testimony through our Legislative Action Center here. For your convenience, we provide prewritten testimony that you can easily review and send in just a few clicks.

Submit Written Testimony

 

Testimony Details:

  • Each individual's testimony will be limited to 3 minutes.

  • Panels are limited to a total of 6 minutes.

  • Written testimony will be read by Committee Members and staff, and may be available for public review on the Legislature’s website.

Important Links:

  • Register to Testify: Pre-register here.

  • Submit Testimony via Legislative Action Center: Submit testimony here.

Key Hearing Information:

  • Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2025

  • Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

  • Location: Gardner Auditorium and Virtual

Let your voice be heard! This is an urgent matter, and your participation is crucial in opposing the legalization of doctor-prescribed suicide. Thank you for your continued advocacy for life.

For Life,

The MCFL Legislative Team

Legislative Action Center