October 5, 2015: Governor Jerry Brown signed the End of Life Options Act, which will go into effect on June 9, 2016. In September, following emotional debate, the Assembly passed the bill 43 to 34, and senators approved it on a 23 to 14 bipartisan vote on the final day of the legislative session. Polls show that 70% of Californians support this bill. The passage of this bill in California is a very significant milestone in the death with dignity movement, and it provides additional energy and motivation for New York to follow suit.
End of Life Matters