New Jersey

Status of Medical Aid in Dying

Medical aid in dying was enacted in New Jersey on August 1, 2019.

On January 13, 2026, a bill to improve (S710) NJ’s Medical Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act was introduced by Senators John Burzichelli and Patrick J. Diegnan, Jr. The bill is assigned to the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.

New Jersey Death with Dignity is a 501c3 organization that provides services, education, and end-of-life advocacy

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NJ Assembly, Senate Pass Aid in Dying Bill After Nearly 7 Years of Debate
March 25, 2019

New Jerseyans with terminal or life-shortening diseases and Compassion & Choices praised the state Assembly and Senate for passing the Medical Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act (S1072/A1504) after nearly seven years of debate on the issue and urged Governor Phil Murphy to promptly sign it into law. The Assembly approved the bill…

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