West Virginia Wants to Prohibit Euthanasia in Its State Constitution: ‘We Want to Send a Message’

In the summer of 2016, Canada legalized euthanasia, also known as a medical assistance in dying (MAID) law. The current policy states only those with “a serious and incurable illness, disease or disability” is eligible to die by assisted suicide. However, by 2027, the country plans to allow people with mental illness to choose death as well. Some groups, such as Death with Dignity, see euthanasia as “a good death.” But a ballot initiative in West Virginia is attempting to keep the practice illegal.