New York’s Medical Aid in Dying is often framed as compassion guided by medical expertise. But is the legislation prescribing ...
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Medical aid in dying may soon take a major step toward legalization in New York. During a closed-door meeting on Tuesday, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, a Democrat who represents ...
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Medical Aid in Dying Act is set to be signed into law by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul this month, ending a 10-year journey for the controversial legislation. Here’s what you ...
A Massachusetts bill to allow physicians to prescribe medical aid in dying medication had its first hearing April 2. Supporters of the issue say that people should be able to choose the way they die, ...
Brittany Maynard chose medical aid in dying after being diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor. Maynard's husband, Dan Diaz, became her caregiver and supported her decision to move to Oregon for access ...
New York’s Medical Aid in Dying Act recently passed the State Assembly, marking the farthest the legislation has advanced in the decade since it was first introduced to the New York State Legislature.
Governor JB Pritzker on Friday signed into law a bill that legalizes medical aid in dying in Illinois. Senate Bill 1950 will allow terminally ill patients aged 18 or older with a diagnosis of six ...