New York to legalize assisted dying under guardrails | JQJO

Albany, New York — Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday she reached an agreement with state legislative leaders to approve a bill allowing terminally ill adults to obtain prescribed medication to end their lives. Hochul said in an op‑ed she will sign the measure after lawmakers add a series of guardrails, including medical certification requirements. The law would apply to adults with incurable, irreversible illnesses and limited life expectancy and would require multiple physician approvals. Advocates note similar laws exist in other states and Washington, D.C.; opponents include some faith and disability‑rights groups. Based on 6 articles reviewed and additional supporting research.