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flag New York enacts assisted dying law with safeguards, effective July 2026, becoming the 13th state to allow it.

flag 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. flag 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. flag The changes address concerns from critics who argue the law risks coercion, especially among vulnerable populations, while supporters emphasize patient autonomy and compassion. flag New York becomes the 13th state to legalize assisted dying.

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