Delaware

Status of Medical Aid in Dying

Medical aid in dying legislation was signed into law on May 20th, 2025 by Governor Matt Meyer. As of January 1st, 2026, medical aid in dying is an accessible end-of-life care option for qualifying patients in Delaware.

On 4/9/2026, SB274 was introduced. The bill aims to modernize the DMOST (Delaware Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment) form and align it more closely with national standards.

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Médicos de Nueva Jersey, Delaware y Pacientes de Pensilvania Presentan Demanda Impugnando Mandato de Residencia en Ley de Ayuda Médica para Morir de Nueva Jersey
September 1, 2023

Compassion & Choices presentó el martes por la tarde una demanda federal en nombre de pacientes de Delaware y Pensilvania que padecen cáncer y asimismo, en nombre de dos médicos de Nueva Jersey, afirmando que el mandato de residencia de la ley de ayuda médica para morir de Nueva Jersey viola la garantía de igualdad…

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Medical Aid-in-Dying Bill Introduced in Delaware House of Representatives
May 9, 2023

  The Ron Silverio/Heather Block Delaware End of Life Options Act (HB140), permitting medical aid in dying in Delaware was introduced in the Delaware House of Representatives Tuesday by Rep. Paul Baumbach (D-District 23). The bill has support from every member of Democratic caucus leadership. Sponsoring senators and representatives include: Primary Sponsor: Rep. Baumbach (D-District 23) Additional Sponsors: Majority…

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End-of-Life Options Bills Moving Forward Nationwide
March 22, 2022

This legislative session is showing great promise, with encouraging progress in several states. Connecticut The Connecticut General Assembly’s Public Health Committee gave a bipartisan vote of 22-9 on March 4 in support of a medical aid-in-dying-bill. Advocates urged lawmakers to approve the bill, which has been referred to the Senate for action. “We hope the…

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