WHERE MAiD IS LEGAL IN THE U.S.
Fourteen U.S. jurisdictions have authorized medical aid in dying, if Montana is included. A few have passed laws that take effect later in the year.
- California
- Colorado
- Delaware (law passed; effective January 1, 2026)
- District of Columbia
- Hawaii
- Illinois (law passed; effective September 12, 2026)
- Maine
- Montana (authorized via state Supreme Court ruling)
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York (law passed; effective August 5, 2026)
- Oregon
- Vermont
- Washington
Note
Montana is the only jurisdiction where medical aid in dying is permitted through a state Supreme Court ruling rather than a statute. Because there is no statewide regulatory framework or reporting system, access varies and is not standardized throughout the state.