New York Advances Legislation for Physician-Assisted Dying
TL;DR
New York State Senate approved a bill allowing terminally ill patients with less than six months to live to request assisted death, emphasizing personal autonomy and compassion, with the bill now awaiting governor's signature. The legislation, supported by various advocacy groups and opposed by some religious and disability rights organizations, reflects ongoing debates about end-of-life choices and ethical considerations.
- New York Moves to Allow Terminally Ill People to Die on Their Own Terms The New York Times
- NY Senate approves physician-assisted death legislation Times Union
- After hours of debate on floor, Medical Aid in Dying Act narrowly passes NYS Senate WSTM
- New York lawmakers approve bill that would allow medically assisted suicide for the terminally ill AP News
- Looks like it’s up to Hochul to kill the monstrous ‘assisted suicide’ bill New York Post
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