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Chilean woman with muscular dystrophy becomes face of euthanasia debate as bill stalls in Senate
- The New York State Assembly passed the Medical Aid in Dying Act on Tuesday, allowing terminally ill patients to request life-ending medication with medical assistance.
- The bill, first introduced in 2016 and supported by Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, has faced repeated delays and still awaits approval from the Senate Health Committee.
- The law applies to adults over 18 diagnosed with a terminal illness expected to cause death within six months, requiring mental competence and voluntary, self-administered medication.
- The Assembly vote passed 81-67 amid public debate, with supporters citing patient dignity and opponents warning of risks like coercion and devaluing life.
- If the Senate passes the bill and the governor signs it, New York would join 11 U.S. Jurisdictions permitting medical aid in dying, marking a significant shift in end-of-life care policy.
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Chilean woman with muscular dystrophy becomes face of euthanasia debate as bill stalls in Senate
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — As a child, Susana Moreira didn’t have the same energy as her siblings. Over time, her legs stopped walking and she lost the ability to bathe and take care of herself. Over the last two decades, the 41-year-old Chilean has spent her days bedridden, suffering from degenerative muscular dystrophy. When she finally loses her ability to speak or her lungs fail, she wants to be able to opt for euthanasia — which is currently pr…
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