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New Jersey Court Limits Assisted Suicide to Residents Only

12/11/2025

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The Third U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that New Jersey's life-ending drug law does not extend to non-residents.
The court upheld the residency requirement, noting states may set assisted suicide policies and that it is not a fundamental right for visitors.
The law requires two drug requests, witness requirements, and self-administration by patients.
The ruling followed a Delaware woman who challenged the law and died before the case concluded.

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The Third U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that New Jersey's life-ending drug law does not extend to non-residents.
The court upheld the residency requirement, noting states may set assisted suicide policies and that it is not a fundamental right for visitors.
The law requires two drug requests, witness requirements, and self-administration by patients.
The ruling followed a Delaware woman who challenged the law and died before the case concluded.