Vermont Legalizes Physician-Assisted Suicide

Vermont has become the third state in the country, and the first in the east to legalize physician assisted suicide.

The Vermont state legislature passed a so-called death with dignity bill last week. And in so doing, it became the first state to approve such a measure through legislative efforts, rather than through a voter referendum.

The bill was signed into law just moments ago by Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin

Peter Shumlin, governor of Vermont.