Delaware became the 11th state to legalize doctor-assisted suicide on Tuesday when Democrat Gov. Matt Meyer signed the controversial bill into law.

“We’re acknowledging today that even in the last moments of life, compassion matters,” Meyer said at the bill signing. “Every Delawarean should have the right to face their final chapter with peace, dignity, and control.

“This signing today is about relieving suffering and giving families the comfort of knowing that their loved one was able to pass on their own terms, without unnecessary pain, and surrounded by the people they love most.”

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