DELAWARE - Governor John Carney has vetoed legislation that would have allowed for medical aid in dying [assisted suicide & euthanasia] in Delaware.
In June, the Delaware Senate ... passed House Bill 140, which grants terminally ill adults the ability to seek medical assistance to end their [lives] in a dignified manner.
In a statement, Governor Carney said he consistently opposed a state law that would allow medical aid in dying.
"I appreciate the thoughtful consideration of the legislation, and I recognize that the bill’s sponsors made compromises in an attempt to limit abuse and protect vulnerable patients," said Carney.
Governor Carney went on to say he still does not believe a consensus has been reached on this issue. He noted that the legislation was passed by just one vote.