As I have previously discussed, the Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act is currently being considered in New Jersey. The bill was passed by the state Assembly in November, and is currently before the Senate. Last week, Dan Diaz, husband of Brittany Maynard who ended her life three months ago under Oregon’s Death With Dignity Law, spoke with legislators in New Jersey to advocate passage of the Aid in Dying bill. On a radio show segment called Ask the Governor, Governor Chris Christie expressed concerns regarding the bill, but did not definitely state what action he plans to take if the bill reaches his desk.
See Michael Symons, Christie Wary of ‘Aid in Dying’ for Terminally Ill, Asbury Park Press, Jan. 18, 2015.
Special thanks to Brian Cohan (Attorney at Law, Law Offices of Brian J. Cohan, P.C.) for bringing this article to my attention.
