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West Virginia voters narrowly approve state constitutional ban on physician-assisted suicide
11/08/24 at 03:00 AMWest Virginia voters narrowly approve state constitutional ban on physician-assisted suicide WVNews - West Virginia's News; by Steven Adams; 11/7/24 An amendment to West Virginia’s constitution to prohibit physician-assisted suicide — already illegal in the state — managed to squeak through after Tuesday’s election with just enough votes, though the vote was a statistical tie. According to unofficial election results posted by the West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office, Amendment 1 passed, with 335,822 votes (50.5%) for and 329,742 against (49.5%) — a difference of 6,080 votes. The West Virginia Legislature adopted House Joint Resolution 28 during the 2024 regular session earlier this year. The joint resolution placed on the November general election ballot a proposed state constitutional amendment that would ban medically-assisted suicide and/or euthanasia.
Pennsylvania LPNs will now be able to make death pronouncements
11/06/24 at 03:00 AMPennsylvania LPNs will now be able to make death pronouncements Tri-State Alert; 11/4/24 A bill sponsored by Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) was signed into law this week to enable licensed practical nurses (LPNs) working in a hospice setting to make death pronouncements. “I am grateful for the governor’s support of this important legislation,” Culver said. “LPNs are with patients and their families until the moment of death, providing essential care during emotional times. Allowing LPNs to make death pronouncements, which was previously only a function of doctors, RNs, physician assistants, and coroners, can alleviate wait times that grieving families often experience.” The bill was amended in the House of Representatives to also provide needed clarification on the waiver of birth and death certificate fees for members of the armed services, veterans, and their families. The law now outlines specifically whose documents qualify for the waiver, as well as applicants and scenarios for which the fee may be waived.