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| Alabama Governor Kay Ivy |
In the last ten years, at least eight states have strengthened their laws against assisted suicide/euthanasia. They are:
1. Alabama: In 2017, Alabama enacted the Assisted Suicide Ban Act;
2. Arizona: In 2014, Arizona strengthened its law against assisted suicide.
3. Georgia: In 2012, Georgia strengthened its law against assisted suicide.
4. Idaho: On April 5, 2011, Idaho strengthened its law against assisted suicide.
5. Louisiana: In 2012, Louisiana strengthened its assisted suicide/euthanasia ban.
6. Ohio: In 2017, Ohio strengthened its law against assisted suicide. See http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/3795
7. South Dakota: In 2017, the South Dakota Legislature passed Concurrent Resolution 11, opposing physician-assisted suicide. See Bill History.
8. Utah: In 2018, Utah amended its manslaughter statute to include assisted suicide. For more information, see https://le.utah.gov/~2018/bills/static/HB0086.html and click “status.”
