Hemlock and ‘Choices’ have succeeded in getting Governor Brown to authorize medical killing in a special session called to save MediCAl money..
October 2015
Governor Signs Assisted Suicide!
Despite the efforts of our diverse coalition, the Governor has declared intentional killing as an alternative form of health care in California. Californians Against Assisted Suicide, Seniors Against Suicide, Disability Rights groups, churches, civic organizations of all descriptions worked tirelessly in an attempt to secure his veto. But even in contrast with the earlier statements of his office, which clearly indicated that the special session on MediCal funding was not an appropriate venue for such a measure, Governor Brown today signed AB X 2-15 into law.
The only option now is for court action. The bill cannot go into effect for 90 days.