Oregon Suicide Tourism Bill Would Allow Americans From Any State to Kill Themselves There
Oregon is once again at the forefront of expanding assisted suicide—and this time, the consequences won’t stop at its borders.
SB 1003—is moving through the Oregon legislature that would dangerously expand the state’s so-called Death with Dignity Act. If passed, because of Oregon’s removal of its residency requirement in 2022, this law would affect vulnerable patients nationwide and further normalize suicide as a “solution” to potential suffering.
What’s in the Bill:
SB 1003 expands assisted suicide in three alarming ways:
Broadens the Definition of Who Can Prescribe Lethal Drugs
○ Replaces “attending physician” and “consulting physician” with “prescribing provider” and “consulting provider.”
○ While recent amendments attempt to make the terms nearly interchangeable, it opens the door to loosen safeguards undetected down the road.
Mandates Promotion of Assisted Suicide by Healthcare Facilities
○ Hospices, hospitals, and other facilities would be required to disclose in writing the availability of assisted suicide before a patient is admitted.
○ Facilities must also post these policies publicly — in their offices and online.
○ This will make it far easier for patients — especially those who are vulnerable — to be steered toward death, rather than care.
Shortens the Existing 15-Day Waiting Period
○ Reduces the waiting period to just 7 days — and in cases of “imminent death,” allows lethal drugs to be administered within 48 hours.
○ This undermines critical time for evaluation and discernment, especially for patients facing mental health challenges, grief, or treatable conditions.
ACTION ALERT: Contact the Oregon legislature to urge opposition to this bill.
Why It Matters to You:
In 2022, Oregon dropped its residency requirement for assisted suicide. That means anyone in the U.S. can travel to Oregon to die by suicide. SB 1003 makes that process faster, easier, and less regulated.
That’s why we’re asking for your help right now.
What You Can Do:
Submit written testimony opposing SB 1003 to Oregon lawmakers. Share this email with your network—especially any healthcare professionals. To submit written testimony, click here.
Written Testimony Deadline: 1:00 PM, Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Together, we must push back against a culture that treats death as a solution and stand up for policies that protect life at the most vulnerable stages.
LifeNews Note: Carol Tobias is the president of the National Right to Life Committee.
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