New York will allow medically assisted dying in 2026, becoming the 10th U.S. state to do so.

New York is set to become the 10th U.S. state to legalize medically assisted dying, following Governor Kathy Hochul's announcement that she will sign the Medical Aid in Dying Act into law. The legislation includes strict safeguards, requiring patients to be terminally ill with less than six months to live, make multiple requests, and undergo mental health evaluations. The law is expected to take effect in 2026.