DOVER — The tumultuous path of Delaware’s attempt to establish a medical-aid-in-dying law – also referred to as “physician-assisted suicide” – came to a halt Friday afternoon after Gov. John Carney vetoed the measure despite its passage through the General Assembly.
In his veto statement, the governor said he has consistently opposed the legislation – which was led by retiring Rep. Paul Baumbach, D-Newark, for over a decade – while acknowledging the topic is a personal issue for many.
“Over the past several years, I have listened to legislators, advocates and constituents who have reached out to me and my team to share their views. I also followed the action of the Delaware General Assembly, where this legislation passed by just one vote in the House and the Senate,” Gov. Carney said…