Not necessarily. As it is now, that would be a definite possibility. But as with every other power the national government has taken upon itself, this power would also logically be expanded. If this power were given to the national government, I could easily see a politician sponsoring a bill one day defining the point between life and death. And because Republicans condoned the first positive action preventing a family from carrying out questionable instructions, they wouldn't have a leg to stand on in the argument
No, no matter how despicable the husband may be, I feel safer for myself and my family if the national government does not get involved again