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flag New York legalized physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill adults, effective in six months, with strict safeguards.

flag New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law on February 6, 2026, legalizing physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill adults, making New York the 13th U.S. state and Washington, D.C. to allow the practice. flag The law, effective in six months, includes safeguards like a five-day waiting period, in-person physician evaluations, recorded requests, mental health screenings, and opt-out rights for religious hospices. flag Hochul, a Catholic, said the measure balances patient autonomy with protections for vulnerable individuals. flag Opponents, including New York’s Catholic bishops, criticized it as morally wrong, arguing it undermines mental health efforts and palliative care, and could pressure vulnerable people. flag The law prohibits financial beneficiaries from serving as witnesses or interpreters.

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