Assisted Suicide: What Does Your Vote Mean?

On Nov. 6, Wayland votes will join Massachusetts voters in being asked to vote on three questions along with the state and federal political races.

Question 2 is regarding whether doctors should be allowed to prescribe medication to end life.

"This proposed law would allow a physician licensed in Massachusetts to prescribe medication, at a terminally ill patient’s request, to end that patient’s life," the Massachusetts Secretary of State's website says.

According to the website a "yes" vote would allow for the prescription of life-ending medication.

A "no" vote would make no change to the current law and keep the practice illegal.

This Patch article offers a brief synopsis of Ballot Question 2. All the ballot questions contain additional language that further explains the impact and purpose of the legislation proposed. To read more thorough explanations, click the links above.