Media Advisory: Sen. Markley and Second Thoughts CT Press Conference against Assisted Suicide
March 19, 2018- Senator Joe Markley representing the 16th District
- T. Brian Callister, M.D., a nationally recognized expert in acute care medicine, the post-acute continuum, and end-of-life issues
- Stephen Mendelsohn, research analyst and social media coordinator for the disability group, Second Thoughts Connecticut and an autistic self-advocate
- Cathy Ludlum, a leader Second Thoughts Connecticut
What: Informational press conference on H.B. 5417, which would legalize doctor-assisted suicide in Connecticut. The bill is up for a public hearing on Wednesday March 21st in the Public Health Committee.
When: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday March 20th
Where: Hearing Room 2B of the Legislative Office Building