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 United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) has called on Canada to repeal its controversial “Track 2” Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) program. This policy allows euthanasia for individuals who are not terminally ill, raising serious concerns from human rights advocates and disability groups.
