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New York enacts assisted dying law with safeguards, effective July 2026, becoming the 13th state to allow it.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a medical aid in dying law after adding safeguards, including a five-day wait, recorded requests, mental health evaluations, and restrictions on financial beneficiaries as witnesses.
The law, effective July 2026, limits eligibility to New York residents with a six-month prognosis, requires in-person physician assessments, allows religious hospice providers to opt out, and classifies violations as professional misconduct.
The changes address concerns from critics who argue the law risks coercion, especially among vulnerable populations, while supporters emphasize patient autonomy and compassion.
New York becomes the 13th state to legalize assisted dying.
Nueva York promulga la ley de muerte asistida con salvaguardias, a partir de julio de 2026, convirtiéndose en el 13o estado en permitirla.