Compassion & Choices Action Network is proud to share that due to our decade of relentless advocacy in Delaware, House Bill 140, authorizing medical aid in dying, has been signed into law May 20, 2025, by Governor Matt Meyer. This makes Delaware the 12th U.S. jurisdiction to affirm the rights of terminally ill adults to die peacefully on their own terms. The law cannot be utilized until the regulations are completed by the State Department of Health and Social Services or January 1, 2026, whichever comes first. Read more about the law here.
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Victory in Delaware! Delaware is now the 12th jurisdiction to authorize medical aid in dying.
Delaware se Convierte en la Doceava Jurisdicción en Estados Unidos que Autoriza la Ayuda Médica para Morir, primera desde 2021
Delaware Becomes 12th U.S. Jurisdiction to Authorize Medical Aid in Dying, First Since 2021
Dying Delawareans Hopeful Gov. Meyer Will Sign Bill into Law After Decade of Advocacy
Residentes de Delaware que están Muriendo Esperan que el Gobernador Meyer Convierta la Medida en Ley, Después de una Década de Defensa
El Comité Ejecutivo del Senado de Delaware aprobó hoy el Ron Silverio/Heather Block Delaware End-of-Life Options Act (HB 140) o Medida Opciones para Fin de Vida de Delaware Ron Silverio/Heather Block (HB 140). Esta es la segunda vez que la Cámara aprueba la medida durante la década desde que se presentó inicialmente. La medida fue presentada por primera vez hace menos de un año, en abril del 2024.
HB 140 Heads to Senate, Final Stop in General Assembly Before Gov. Consideration
On March 19, the Delaware House of Representatives passed the Ron Silverio/Heather Block Delaware End-of-Life Options Act (HB 140) by a 21-17 vote. This marks only the second time the bill has passed the House since it was first introduced over a decade ago. It now moves to the Senate for consideration, where a vote is expected in the coming weeks.
La Cámara de Representantes de Delaware aprobó hoy el Ron Silverio/Heather Block Delaware End-of-Life Options Act (HB 140) o Medida Opciones para Fin de Vida de Delaware Ron Silverio/Heather Block (HB 140), con una votación en el pleno de 21- 17. Esta es la segunda vez que la Cámara aprueba la medida durante la década…
The Delaware House of Representatives today passed the Ron Silverio/Heather Block Delaware End-of-Life Options Act (HB 140) in a floor vote of 21-17.
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