Medical Aid in Dying: What's Legal in Your State
Medical aid in dying (MAID) — also called death with dignity, physician-assisted death, or aid in dying — is regulated at the state level. Laws vary significantly. Select your state to see what is currently available.
This information is educational only. Medical aid in dying is regulated at the state level. Whether you qualify is a determination only a licensed physician can make. Laws change; verify current law with the sources linked below. Consult a licensed physician and attorney in your state for personal guidance.
National Referral Resources
This site connects you to established advocacy organizations and physician networks. We do not manage the MAID process directly and do not coordinate prescriptions.
Compassion & Choices
National advocacy + Doc2Doc clinician referral program
Death with Dignity National Center
Legislative tracking, state law summaries, patient resources
Academy of Aid-in-Dying Medicine (AADM)
1,300+ clinicians; member directory; formerly ACAMAID
Advance directives are available in all 50 states
Regardless of where you live, you can create a living will, designate a healthcare proxy, and document your POLST preferences. These documents are legally binding in all 50 states when properly executed.
Start your advance directive arrow_forwardState law information last verified April 2026. Laws change. Always verify current requirements with the sources linked above or a licensed attorney in your state.