Medical Aid in Dying Resources

State by State Resources

Even though you may not live in one of the States that as authorized MAiD it is possible to establish residency relatively easily.

Medical aid in dying (MAID) is now authorized in fourteen U.S. jurisdictions: California, Colorado, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington.
Fourteen MAID jurisdictions and key info linksHere is a list of the fourteen jurisdictions and one solid information site for each, suitable for patients, families, and professionals.
CaliforniaMedical aid in dying authorized by the End of Life Option Act.​State overview and resources: https://compassionandchoices.org/in-your-state/california ​

Colorado Authorized under Colorado End-of-Life Options Act.​State MAID info: https://compassionandchoices.org/in-your-state/colorado ​

Delaware MAID authorized; law takes effect by Jan 1, 2026.State overview and updates: https://compassionandchoices.org/in-your-state/delaware ​

District of Columbia Authorized under D.C. Death with Dignity Act.​DC resources: https://compassionandchoices.org/in-your-state/district-of-columbia ​

Hawaii Authorized under Our Care, Our Choice Act.​Hawaii MAID info: https://compassionandchoices.org/in-your-state/hawaii 
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Illinois Law signed Dec 2025; MAID available starting Sept 12, 2026.Illinois overview and implementation updates: https://compassionandchoices.org/in-your-state/illinois 
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Maine Maine Death with Dignity Act in effect since 2019.State resources: https://compassionandchoices.org/in-your-state/maine ​

Montana MAID permitted via Baxter v. Montana court ruling (no specific statute).Practical guidance: https://compassionandchoices.org/in-your-state/montana ​

New Jersey Authorized under Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act.State info hub: https://compassionandchoices.org/in-your-state/new-jersey ​

New Mexico MAID law in effect; authorizes prescription of life-ending medication for eligible adults.State resources: https://compassionandchoices.org/in-your-state/new-mexico ​

New York New York will be/has been the fourteenth state to legalize MAID in 2026; law scheduled to take effect mid‑2026.New York overview and implementation updates: https://compassionandchoices.org/in-your-state/new-york ​

Oregon First U.S. MAID law (Oregon Death with Dignity Act), in effect since 1997.State resources: https://compassionandchoices.org/in-your-state/oregon ​

Vermont MAID authorized; modeled on Oregon’s approach.State info: https://compassionandchoices.org/in-your-state/vermont ​

​Washington MAID authorized under Washington Death with Dignity Act.State MAID resources: https://compassionandchoices.org/in-your-state/washington ​

For general education (definitions, eligibility criteria, safeguards, etc.), a good national starting point is the Compassion & Choices MAID overview: https://compassionandchoices.org/our-issues/medical-aid-in-dying/.

National Organizations
1. Compassion & Choices: Advocates for improved end-of-life care and the right to medical aid in dying across the United States.
   - Website: [Compassion & Choices](https://compassionandchoices.org)

2. Death With Dignity: Focuses on promoting the right to die with dignity through legislative efforts and public education.
   - Website: [Death With Dignity](https://deathwithdignity.org)

 Arizona Organizations
Arizona End-of-Life Options: A grassroots coalition dedicated to educating Arizonans about medical aid in dying and advocating for related legislation.
   - Website: [Arizona End-of-Life Options](https://azendoflifeoptions.org)

California Organizations
1. **Compassion & Choices California**: Provides resources and support for California residents regarding the End of Life Option Act.
   - Website: [Compassion & Choices](https://compassionandchoices.org)

2. **End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA)**: Offers guidance and support for end-of-life planning, including information on medical aid in dying and the California End of Life Option Act.
   - Website: [End of Life Choices California](https://endoflifechoicesca.org)

Patient Information:
American Clinicians Academy on Medical Aid in Dying
www.acamaid.org/patient-information/

The Medical Aid in Dying Residency Requirements

​https://candc.org/article/the-medical-aid-in-dying-residency-requirement/

Movies about MAID

Last Flight Home - (Board Member Jim's Pick)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0B6GDSWML/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r

Articles of Interest

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