The New York State Assembly voted Tuesday to pass legislation legalizing medically assisted suicide for terminally ill patients. The bill, titled the “Medical Aid in Dying Act,” passed by a vote of 81-67 and now moves to the Democrat-controlled Senate for consideration.
The North Carolina House of Representatives passed a bill designed to depoliticize government property by restricting the types of flags allowed on state-owned grounds. House Bill 244, also known as the Depoliticize Government Property Act, passed by a 69-43 vote and now awaits Senate consideration.
A new bill introduced in Pennsylvania seeks to address the state’s growing dental workforce shortage while upholding critical safety standards through practical licensing requirements. House Bill 787, backed by the American Association of Dental Boards (AADB), would enter Pennsylvania into the Interstate Dental & Dental Hygiene Licensure Compact, easing cross-state licensing for qualified dental professionals.
Texas State Rep. Dade Phelan (R) is pushing a bill that would criminalize the distribution of political humor and altered media in advertisements, according to a report from Texas Scorecard.
Tennessee State Senator Bo Watson (R) filed a resolution that encourages educators to use "Gulf of America" and "Mount McKinley" per President Donald Trump's executive order.