STATE-BY-STATE UPDATES ON STATUS & ELIGIBILITY

Laws about end-of-life care vary widely across the U.S. — and they’re constantly changing. From Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD) and VSED protections to POLST and DNR standards, what’s legal in one state may be restricted in another.

This page is designed to help you stay informed without feeling overwhelmed.

We recommend checking:

  • Which states currently allow MAiD or aid-in-dying prescriptions
  • Where legislation is pending or actively opposed
  • Your state’s Advance Directive and POLST forms
  • Local guidance on VSED and caregiver protection

We aim to link to nonpartisan, up-to-date sources and encourage users to connect with advocacy organizations working on the ground.

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We are seeking legal educators, researchers, and policy advocates who track changes in end-of-life law and access.

If you provide plain-language updates, legislative maps, or advocacy toolkits — especially those focused on equity and access — we’d love to collaborate.