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Maine
CURRENT STATUS: Legal
Protect end-of-life freedom in Maine!
The Maine Death with Dignity Act ensures that terminally ill patients have the right to a peaceful death on their own terms — but we must stay vigilant to protect this hard-won right.
Three Ways You Can Take Action
- Share your story. If you are living with a terminal illness, lost someone you love, or believe deeply in personal autonomy and dignity at the end of life, your voice matters.
- Learn how you can advocate for Death with Dignity in Maine.
- Learn about the law and stay informed on legislative updates.
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Maine
About
Maine’s Death with Dignity Act was signed into law on June 12, 2019. The law took effect on September 19, 2019.
Resources
Our Partner: Maine Death with Dignity
Timeline of Death with Dignity in Maine
2025
2025
Amendment Signed Into Law
Governor Janet Mills signs LD613, an amendment to Maine’s Death with Dignity Act, into law. The amendment allows physicians to use their clinical discretion to waive up to 10 days of the 15-day waiting period for qualified patients.
The amendment goes into effect on September 24, 2025.
2019
2019
Governor Signs Maine Death with Dignity Act
Maine is the ninth U.S. jurisdiction to enact an aid-in-dying law.
Governor Janet Mills signs the Maine Death with Dignity Act into law on June 12. The law goes into effect on September 19, following a five-year campaign over three legislative sessions
Opposition efforts to repeal the law by ballot fail to meet the minimum required number of signatures.
