Dhaka, Dec. 19 -- New York is set to legalize medically assisted suicide for terminally ill patients under an agreement reached between Governor Kathy Hochul and state legislative leaders, the governor announced on Wednesday.
Hochul said she plans to sign the bill next year after securing added safeguards, or "guardrails," to ensure the law is applied carefully.
Writing in an op-ed, the Democratic governor said her decision followed conversations with patients enduring severe pain, their families, and people of faith who oppose ending life on moral grounds.
The proposed Medical Aid in Dying Act would allow patients expected to die within six months to request life-ending medication.
The request must be made in writing, signed by two wit...