The New York State Senate has approved the Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD) Act, putting pressure on Governor Kathy Hochul, who has previously avoided taking a stance on assisted suicide. Introduced in 2016, the bill allows terminally ill patients to seek prescriptions for life-ending drugs. This comes amid increased support for the bill, contrasting with Hochul's reluctance to enter the debate. If passed, New York would join nine other states and D.C. in recognizing assisted suicide, while a veto would reflect her ongoing ambivalence in a politically sensitive issue.
The Medical Aid in Dying Act is now on Kathy Hochul's desk, forcing her to take sides in a fight she has consistently avoided.
Hochul will 'review' the bill allowing terminally ill people to seek prescriptions for life-ending drugs amid her ongoing ambivalence.
For several years, Hochul's strategy of not staking a position worked, while increased visibility turned the tide for MAiD supporters.
If Hochul signs, New York joins nine states with assisted suicide laws, whereas a veto would make her the second Democrat in two years to do so.
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