NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Some New Mexico docs are taking motion towards a state regulation. They’re suing the state, claiming an assisted suicide regulation infringes on their spiritual beliefs.

In 2021, state lawmakers handed a invoice saying docs might prescribe end-of-life medicines to sufferers with six months left to reside.

The Alliance Defending Freedom, which is representing the docs within the case, stated they may lose their medical licenses in the event that they don’t comply.

“CMDA and Physician Lacy consider that sufferers must be given understanding and drugs that may assist them cope and make them comfy, however they shouldn’t be inspired to kill themselves. That’s by no means the right resolution,” stated Kevin Theriot.

KRQE reached out to the well being division for touch upon the lawsuit however didn’t hear again.

The Lawyer Common’s Workplace stated they’re “reviewing the state’s curiosity on this matter and can reply in a courtroom submitting.”