Delaware governor signs physician-assisted suicide bill vetoed by predecessor

Published May 20, 2025 4:09pm ET



Gov. Matt Meyer (D-DE) signed legislation on Tuesday legalizing medical aid-in-dying for terminal illnesses, making Delaware the 12th jurisdiction in the United States to authorize physician-assisted suicide. 

The new law allows for adults with “a terminal illness and a prognosis of 6 months or less to live” to explore physician-assisted suicide options. 

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