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Key takeaways
- Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo says he would not sign a bill legalizing assisted suicide because it is “unnecessary” due to palliative care expansion and improvements in pain management.
- The bill’s sponsor has attempted multiple times to pass the bill and vowed to continue trying.
- Eleven states plus Washington, D.C., have legalized assisted suicide, with Delaware the most recent.
The details
Assembly Bill 346 would have legalized physician-assisted suicide in the state for terminally-ill adults age 18 and over.
Lombardo, a Republican, has vetoed assisted suicide legislation in the past; in April, he released a statement saying he would do so again. Lombardo cited advancements in palliative care as a reason why he is against assisted suicide.
— Governor Joe Lombardo (@JosephMLombardo) April 4, 2025