NJ Legislature approves right-to-die act: This week in Central Jersey history, March 25-31

After a vote on Monday, March 25, 2019, that for years had eluded supporters of the so-called right-to-die movement, New Jersey was poised to become the eighth state to allow terminally ill patients to legally end their lives. The Medical Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act was narrowly approved by the Legislature. The bill would go to Gov. Phil Murphy, who pledged his support. Here's a look at events that happened in Central Jersey from five, 10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago this week. March 26, 2019:...