DELAWARE - Six disability rights groups and a man are suing to block Delaware’s new medical aid in dying bill, arguing it lacks proper safeguards.
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Delaware Governor Matt Meyer signed House Bill 140 into law Tuesday morning, authorizing medical aid in dying for terminally ill adult residents of the state.
As of Thursday evening, the State Representatives have voted on 91 agenda items. Parker Selby has not voted since the legislative session began.
A bill that would allow terminally ill patients in Delaware to seek medical aid in dying advances out of the House Health and Human Development Committee on Wednesday.
"I am optimistic that the 153rd General Assembly will be able to build on the progress made this year and ultimately see this policy become law in 2025," said House Speaker Valerie Longhurst.
Delaware lawmakers are indicating the potential for a veto override after Governor John Carney rejected House Bill 140, which would have allowed terminally ill adults to end their life via medication.
Governor John Carney has vetoed legislation that would have allowed for medical aid in dying in Delaware.