Some Monroe County residents are hoping to catch their Senators' attention with a "die-in," a protest in opposition to the new Republican healthcare bill.
Dozens sprawled themselves across Bloomington's courthouse lawn Monday, holding up cardboard tombstones with phrases including "Trump Lied, I Died" and "Death By 23 Million Medicaid Cuts."
They're hoping to send a message to Indiana senators, who could vote on the proposal this week.
The bill, known on the "Better Care Reconciliation Act" would repeal major portions of the Affordable Care Act.
Dr. Robert Stone is the Director of Hoosiers for a Common Sense Health Plan. He calls the bill "murder for hire."
"We know that if 23 million people lose healthcare, which is the prediction for this bill that translates into something like 23,000 deaths a year," Stone says. "In Indiana it would be like 11 deaths a day."
Democratic Senator Joe Donnelly said in a statement last week he's worried the Senate is rushing toward a vote without enough input.
Republican Senator Todd Young says he's reviewing the bill but that doing nothing is not an option.