March 18th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

Advocates are urging Maryland lawmakers to support a bill approving medical aid in dying for terminally ill patients. The bill, which has been introduced over several years without success, is still in committees. A poll last December found more than 70% of Marylanders supported the legislation. Donna Smith with Compassion and Choices, says it is about creating options…

   

“It’s just an option. No one’s forced to do anything. The doctors are forced to be involved to write a prescription. The pharmacists aren’t forced to do anything. It’s just an option for the very few who need it.”