Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer (D) signed legislation on Tuesday to legalize physician-assisted suicide for some terminally ill patients, making his state the 11th to allow medical aid in dying after nearly a decade of debate on the issue.

"This law is about compassion, dignity, and respect," Meyer said in a statement. "It gives people facing unimaginable suffering the ability to choose peace and comfort, surrounded by those they love."

Under the new law, which takes effect next year, adult, mentally-capable patients who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness and are expected to die within six months can request and........

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