Governor Phil Murphy today signed legislation that will allow terminally ill New Jersey adults to end their lives peacefully, with dignity, and at their own discretion. The bill, which was sponsored by Assemblyman John Burzichelli and Senator Nick Scutari, makes New Jersey the eighth state to allow such end-of-life decisions with the assistance of medical professionals.
“Allowing residents with terminal illnesses to make end-of-life choices for themselves is the right thing to do,” said Governor Murphy. “By signing this bill today, we are providing terminally ill patients and their families with the humanity, dignity, and respect that they so richly deserve at the most difficult times any of us will face. I commend Assemblyman Burzichelli for steering us down this long, difficult road, and thank the Legislature for its courage in tackling this challenging issue.”
The bill will take effect on August 1, 2019.
this is a disgrace.
You can live with dignity but you can’t die with dignity. Hang on to life as much as you can. Dying is always ugly!
This in essence is saying doctor assisted suicide. The insurance companies now have a way out of paying for expensive surgery even curable. Wonder how this will affect frum nurses who need to carry out doctors orders.