Dive Brief:
- On Wednesday, the California state Assembly voted 42-33 to approve a controversial “right to die” measure.
- The bill was recently reintroduced in a special healthcare legislative session called by Gov. Jerry Brown (D).
- The bill will go to the state Senate, who is expected to pass the measure.
Dive Insight:
As reported in Healthcare Dive, California Medical Association removed its opposition to the measure this spring. However, it still has strong opposition from the Catholic Church, which is a powerful political force in the districts of some lawmakers.
According to Modern Healthcare, it is not clear where Brown sides with the issue.