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New Bill Aims to Reform Assisted Dying in NZ

8/25/2025

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ACT MP Todd Stephenson is reintroducing the End of Life Choice Amendment Bill, including 25 recommendations from the 2024 Ministry of Health review.
The Bill proposes to eliminate the six-month prognosis requirement for terminally ill patients seeking assisted dying.
Stephenson is pursuing cross-party support while ensuring existing safeguards are maintained.
The Ministry's review aims to clarify practitioner responsibilities and enhance access to assisted dying services in New Zealand.

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Story summary

ACT MP Todd Stephenson is reintroducing the End of Life Choice Amendment Bill, including 25 recommendations from the 2024 Ministry of Health review.
The Bill proposes to eliminate the six-month prognosis requirement for terminally ill patients seeking assisted dying.
Stephenson is pursuing cross-party support while ensuring existing safeguards are maintained.
The Ministry's review aims to clarify practitioner responsibilities and enhance access to assisted dying services in New Zealand.