Is Assisted Suicide Legal in the United States? 2025 State Laws & Recent Court Rulings
Assisted suicide, legally termed “medical aid in dying” (MAID), is legal in twelve US jurisdictions as of 2025: California, Colorado, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Hawaii, Montana, Maine, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington. However, 40 states affirmatively prohibit assisted suicide and impose criminal penalties on anyone who helps another person end their…
