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New Mexico

CURRENT STATUS: ENACTED

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The Elizabeth Whitefield End of Life Options Act went into effect on June 18, 2021.

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Timeline of Death with Dignity in New Mexico

2021

2021

Governor Signs Elizabeth Whitefield End of Life Options Act

New Mexico is the 10th U.S. jurisdiction to enact an aid-in-dying law.

2017

2017

Defeat In the Senate

Representatives Deborah Armstrong and Bill McCamley introduce HB 171 and Senator Liz Stefanics introduce SB 252, respectively. The New Mexico End of Life Options Act is narrowly defeated on the Senate floor by a 22-20 vote.