Delaware Senate has passed the End of Life Options bill with a vote of 11-8 and assurance that Gov. Meyer will sign it. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Eric Morrison, will allow terminally ill individuals to access medical aid in dying. Advocates, lawmakers, and volunteers have worked hard to pass this bill, which aligns with the values and beliefs of Delawareans. The bill was previously vetoed by Gov. John Carney in 2024. The House passed the bill in March with a vote of 21-17.
The bill is a culmination of efforts by former Rep. Paul Baumbach, who first introduced the Death with Dignity Act in 2015. The bill was not successful in previous sessions but gained momentum in 2024. The bill is named after Heather Block, a Lewes resident who advocated for the bill after being diagnosed with terminal breast cancer.
If signed by Gov. Meyer, Delaware will become the 11th state to offer medical aid in dying. The bill ensures that individuals have the option to make end-of-life decisions that align with their beliefs.
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