纽约通过了有保障的协助死亡法, 于2026年7月生效, 成为第13个允许这种法律的州. New York enacts assisted dying law with safeguards, effective July 2026, becoming the 13th state to allow it.

纽约州州长Kathy Hoghul在补充了保障措施(包括5天等待、记录请求、心理健康评估以及限制金融受益人作为证人)之后,签署了死亡法医疗援助书。 New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a medical aid in dying law after adding safeguards, including a five-day wait, recorded requests, mental health evaluations, and restrictions on financial beneficiaries as witnesses. 该法于2026年7月生效,限制纽约居民获得为期六个月的预估合格资格,要求亲自进行医生评估,允许宗教疗养院提供人选择退出,并将违法行为归类为职业不当行为。 The law, effective July 2026, limits eligibility to New York residents with a six-month prognosis, requires in-person physician assessments, allows religious hospice providers to opt out, and classifies violations as professional misconduct. 这些变化解决了批评者的关切,批评者认为法律有胁迫的危险,特别是在弱势人群中,而支持者则强调病人的自主和同情心。 The changes address concerns from critics who argue the law risks coercion, especially among vulnerable populations, while supporters emphasize patient autonomy and compassion. 纽约成为第13个州 将协助死亡合法化。 New York becomes the 13th state to legalize assisted dying.