The French Parliament has adopted a bill that creates a legal right to assisted dying for adults with incurable illnesses. The legislation, passed by the National Assembly with 291 votes to 241, will allow individuals to receive a lethal substance under strict conditions. Access to assisted dying will be restricted to French citizens or legal residents who suffer from an incurable life-threatening illness and experience constant physical or psychological suffering. The bill must now be approved by the country's Constitutional Council. If approved, France will join several countries, including the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, and Canada, in legalizing assisted dying. Supporters of the legislation argue that it will give people greater autonomy and control over how they die, while opponents, including some religious groups, argue that it could be abused.