Dignity in the final chapter: Delaware’s End of Life Options Law and what it means for clients and counsel
11/05/25 at 03:00 AM
Dignity in the final chapter: Delaware’s End of Life Options Law and what it means for clients and counsel
DelawareToday; by Zelvin Law; 11/1/25
With the passage of House Bill 140—the Ron Silverio/Heather Block End of Life Options Law—Delaware becomes the latest jurisdiction to empower terminally ill adults with the legal right to end their lives on their own terms, in a manner that is medically supported, ethically structured, and rooted in autonomy. Signed into law on May 20, 2025, HB 140 places Delaware at the forefront of the East Coast in authorizing medical aid in dying. ... HB 140 includes significant protections and responsibilities for both patients and providers. [A list of key requirements follows.]