Vermont’s Republican governor approves assisted suicide for nonresidents – By Timothy H.J. Nerozzi (FOX News)
Vermont legislation follows legal settlement granting Connecticut woman right to euthanasia in the state
Vermont has passed legislation that will open its assisted suicide program to nonresidents within the state.
Republican Gov. Phil Scott signed a bill on Tuesday that removes residency requirements for medically assisted suicide in Vermont.
“We are grateful to Vermont lawmakers for recognizing that a state border shouldn’t determine if you die peacefully or in agony,” Kim Callinan, president and CEO of the nonprofit Compassion & Choices, told The Associated Press.
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