纽约立法者批准法案, 将医疗协助的自杀合法化 给临终病人。 New York lawmakers approve bill legalizing medically-assisted suicide for terminally ill patients.

纽约立法者已通过一项法案,将医疗协助下预期在六个月内死亡的终期病人的自杀合法化。 New York lawmakers have passed a bill that would legalize medically assisted suicide for terminally ill patients expected to die within six months. 如果总督Kathy Hoghul签署,纽约将与其他11个州和哥伦比亚特区华盛顿一起允许这一做法。 If signed by Governor Kathy Hochul, New York would join eleven other states and Washington, D.C., in allowing the practice. 该法案要求病人提出书面请求,由两名证人签名,并需两名医生批准。 The bill requires a written request from the patient, signed by two witnesses, and approval from two doctors. 支持者说,它为临终病人提供自主权,而反对派则认为它可能危及弱势群体。 Supporters say it provides autonomy for terminally ill patients, while opponents argue it could endanger vulnerable populations.