brittany maynard

The law was inspired by Brittany Maynard, who moved to Oregon to end her own life.
With 65 percent of Californians in favor of the law, opponents face an uphill battle.
Terminally ill Californians can now take their lives into their own hands.
The bill, inspired by Brittany Maynard, passed in the state Senate Friday.
"Imagine that it's one of your constituents, suffering in agonizing pain - their pain medication no longer works. Then imagine that it's your father or your mother or your grandparents or your daughter."
The bill cleared a key legislative committee on Tuesday.
Democrats have vowed to make the bill inspired by Brittany Maynard a priority.
Brittany Maynard's decision to end her life while suffering from a terminal brain tumor sparked a national debate about death-with-dignity laws. Her husband shares his story on Oprah Winfrey Network's "Where Are They Now?" and joins us to preview.