Momentum Grows for Assisted Dying Legislation Across the U.S..

As debates intensify, states consider new bills to expand access to assisted dying, reflecting a shift in societal attitudes towards end-of-life options.

• Ten states and Washington D.C. have legalized medical assistance in dying, with 20 more states considering similar legislation.
• Virginia Senate recently passed a bill authorizing assisted dying, highlighting the growing momentum for such laws.
• Critics argue that expanding assisted dying laws, like Colorado's proposed bill reducing waiting periods, could lead to moral and ethical dilemmas.
• Assisted dying laws in the U.S. are among the most restrictive globally, often limiting access for patients not deemed terminally ill enough.
• Advocates emphasize the importance of assisted dying as an option for terminally ill patients seeking control over their end-of-life decisions.

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