US EditionAssisted Suicide Bill Advances in Legislature
UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 5 – UK Parliament advances assisted suicide bill amid expanding US state laws; over 15,000 Canadians died by Medical Assistance in Dying in 2023, highlighting growing international trend.
- In April, the New York State Assembly approved the Medical Aid in Dying legislation, and the State Senate followed by passing a related bill on June 9; the measure is now pending Governor Kathy Hochul’s decision.
- This legislative progress follows a trend where 11 U.S. states have legalized physician-assisted suicide, with more than a dozen others introducing similar bills this year, including New York.
- Supporters emphasize patient autonomy and protection against coercion, citing safeguards and endorsements from figures like Gov. Maura Healey and the Massachusetts Medical Society's neutral stance since 2017.
- Recent polling reveals that 67% of people in Massachusetts are in favor of medical aid in dying, showing a shift in public attitudes since a similar proposal was narrowly rejected in 2012 by a margin of 51% to 49%.
- Opponents argue the bill lacks adequate conscience protections for objectors and urge Governor Hochul to veto, highlighting moral and ethical concerns about physician-assisted suicide.
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