New York’s New Assisted Suicide Law Has No Real Safeguards

Months ago, New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) announced plans to further embrace the culture of death through assisted suicide. Now, that word has come to fruition. On Friday, the so-called Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD) Act was officially signed into law — making New York the 13th state (plus Washington, D.C.) to legalize such legislation.

According to Hochul — echoing many in the pro-euthanasia camp — this is about “freedom,” “autonomy,” and “compassion.” The rules seem simple: MAiD “allows”...