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Some form of it is legal in Oregon, the only state that permits it. In 1994, Oregon voters approved the Death with Dignity Act, permitting doctors to assist terminal patients with six months or less to live to end their lives.

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From what I understand Medical Euthanasia is legal in the Netherlands at the present time. This is interesting as I understand one of the princely sons of Queen Beatrix is or was comatose following a skiing accident. I have not followed this up, but I believe it is legal in the Netherlands.

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Euthanasia is not really legal in any country, but the laws in the Netherlands are fairly relaxed when int comes to extremely ill people and there is no hope whatsoever.

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