By SCM REPORTER
NEW YORK is on the brink of a massive legal shake-up as Governor Kathy Hochul has reportedly struck a deal to legalize medically assisted suicide in the Empire State.
In a move that mirrors controversial “Death with Dignity” laws in states like Oregon and California, the new agreement would allow doctors to prescribe lethal medication to patients diagnosed with a terminal illness.
Under the terms of the deal, the option will only be available to residents who have less than six months to live.
While supporters hail the move as a victory for bodily autonomy and “mercy,” critics warn that the Big Apple is heading down a slippery slope.
The deal, first reported by the Washington Times, signifies a major shift in the state’s medical ethics.
Governor Hochul’s administration has signaled that strict safeguards will be in place to ensure patients are of sound mind when making the request.
However, religious groups and disability advocates have already voiced “grave concerns” over the potential for coercion.
If the legislation passes through the state house, New York would become one of the most high-profile jurisdictions in the world to sanction physician-aided dying.
The move is expected to spark a fierce legal battle, with opponents claiming the state should focus on palliative care rather than “fast-tracking the morgue.”
