California Becomes Fifth State to Enact ‘Right-to-Die’ Law
Governor Jerry Brown said his decision to sign the bill into law was influenced by his own personal views on death.
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California Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation Monday making California the fifth state in the nation to enact a “right-to-die” law for terminally ill residents. Under the new law, Californians will now be able to end their own lives with the aid of a physician.
The End of Life Option Act had been passed by the state's Assembly and Senate last month. Montana, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington already have similar legislation in place.