A bill that passed through the Delaware General Assembly and was set to become law and allow physician-assisted suicide has been vetoed by Gov. John Carney. In a written statement, the Democrat governor said throughout his tenure, he’s consistently opposed legalizing this end-of-life option. “I have always recognized, and do today, that this is a deeply personal issue,” he stated. …
A unique method of death by self-administered medication that has been discussed by the General Assembly for several years has once again made into this year’s legislative session. And, once again, the Republicans pushed back in full swing, with a myriad of concerns with both logistical and moral concerns. The concept made Rep. Rich Collins, R-Milsboro, question the religious morality …
Moral, ethical and religious opinions were at the heart of a lengthy debate on assisted suicide that had nearly 40 public commentors in the House Health & Human Development Committee Tuesday. House Bill 140, sponsored by Rep. Paul Baumbach, D-Newark, permits a terminally ill adult resident of Delaware to request and self-administer medication to end the individual’s life in a …
