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States Where Medical Aid in Dying is Authorized

Medical aid in dying is currently authorized in 10 states and Washington, D.C.

California (2015)

Colorado (2016)

Hawai'i (2019)

Maine (2019)

Montana (2009)

New Jersey (2019)

New Mexico (2021)

Oregon (1994)

Vermont (2013)

Washington, D.C. (2017)

Washington (2009)

What is medical aid in dying?

Medical aid in dying, the widely supported end-of-life option that provides dying people with peace of mind and comfort during a difficult time, is authorized in 10 states and Washington, D.C.

Who are we?

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Compassion & Choices is the nation's oldest and largest nonprofit working to improve care, expand options and empower everyone to chart their end-of-life journey. We are leading the effort to authorize, implement and defend medical aid in dying so that all qualifying people get the end-of-life care they want.

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