“The 4th Court of Appeal today granted the California Attorney General’s motion to stay the Riverside County Superior Court ruling which had overturned the End of Life Option Act. The statute is again the law in the state of California, pending any future rulings to the contrary.

“In a statement commenting on the ruling, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra said, “Today the Fourth District Appellate Court granted our request for immediate stay in People ex rel.

“Xavier Becerra v. Ahn, reinstating California’s End of Life Option Act while litigation is ongoing. This ruling provides some relief to California patients, their families, and doctors who have been living in uncertainty while facing difficult health decisions.

“Today’s court ruling is an important step to protect and defend the End of Life Option Act for our families across the state.””

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