New York lawmakers are “likely” to pass a bill next week that would legalize physician-assisted suicide in the state, the New York Post reported.
“I do believe there are the votes and it is likely it will come to the floor,” Senate Democratic Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins told reporters.
The bill would allow people with a prognoses of six months or less to live to be prescribed lethal drugs to end their lives. The bill will be sent to Democrat Gov. Kathy Hochul’s desk after the state legislature votes, which could be as soon as Monday, according to the report.
A source familiar with the matter told the outlet the vote is likely to be scheduled for Monday, and the Senate majority leader’s nod
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