New York’s Medical Aid in Dying Act (A995c/S2445c), sponsored by Assemblymember Amy Paulin and Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal, is one of the most important measures before the New York State Legislature in 2025. With 92 co-sponsors representing every corner of New York State, a growing chorus of lawmakers, voters, and civic organizations representing the broad diversity of the Empire State is calling on the legislature to pass the bill.
A new survey shows that New Yorkers overwhelmingly support medical aid in dying by a 72-23% margin. You can read about it here.
Voters from across the state are joining with Compassion & Choices to raise their voices and urge legislative leaders to lead with love, put families first, and bring the bill to the floor for a vote before the legislative session ends in June. If you support this compassionate bill, click below to take immediate action. If you want to learn more, scan this page for more information or reach out to us by emailing [email protected].
Lawmakers need to hear your voice. When you call lawmakers’ offices, you show them that the New York Medical Aid in Dying Act is among your top priorities as their constituent.
A new survey shows that New Yorkers overwhelmingly support medical aid in dying by a 72-23% margin. You can read about it here.
Two Physicians – Both Board-Certified in Hospice Care – Will Share First-Hand Experiences of Medical Aid in Dying in NJ and DC Assembly Member Reyes: “We have a chance to provide compassion. It is long overdue. Now is the time.” Dr. Paladine: “Let’s embrace this compassionate choice and provide terminally ill patients in our state with…
Corinne Carey, Compassion & Choices’ Senior Campaign Director for NY/NJ issued the following statement after the New York State Bar Association’s House of Delegates voted Friday to support passage of the Medical Aid in Dying Act. A copy of the Bar Association’s press release can be found here. “Compassion & Choices applauds the members of the New York…
Asambleísta Al Taylor: “Aprendan de mi experiencia. No esperen hasta que sean ustedes o sus padres, su cónyuge o un ser querido”. Rev. James Galasinski: “Mientras consolaba a un amigo y feligrés que estaba muriendo, ambos concluimos que la opción de ayuda médica para morir es un regalo amoroso y compasivo”. Nancy Murphy: “Mi hermana…
Advocates Urge NY Lawmakers to Pass Medical Aid in Dying Act When They Return in January Nearly six out of 10 registered New York State voters (58%) support “legislation that would allow a doctor to prescribe lethal drugs that a terminally ill patient with demonstrated decision-making capacity could take on their own in order to…
An excerpt from The New York Times letter to the editor by Bronx resident Jules Netherland, published September 25, 2023: Paula Span’s column brought important attention to the issue of medical aid in dying (MAID). I agree wholeheartedly that the residency requirement for the New Jersey law should be rescinded. But as someone living with Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer…
“I am deeply grateful to the sponsors of New York’s Medical Aid in Dying Act A995a/S2445a, Assemblymember Amy Paulin and Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal, and the dozens of lawmakers who have joined our effort to improve end-of-life care by expanding options for terminally ill adults in the Empire State. With their leadership — and the work…
Distributed to New York State Lawmakers via email May 23, 2022: Good evening, More and more of your colleagues are adding their names as co-sponsors of New York’s Medical Aid in Dying Act (A4321a/S6471), but time is running out for you to use your power to help terminally ill people and stop needless suffering at…
Madres Comparten Historias Dolorosas sobre la Muerte de sus Hijas; Hijos Hablan de la Muerte de sus Madres La presidenta del Comité de Salud de la Asamblea Amy Paulin (D-Westchester) y el senador Brad Hoylman-Sigal (D-Manhattan) organizaron hoy una Conmemoración del Día de las Madres para instar a sus colegas a aprobar el Medical Aid in…
Assembly Health Committee Chairwoman Amy Paulin (D-Westchester) and Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal (D-Manhattan) hosted a Mother’s Day Commemoration for state legislators today, urging their colleagues to help pass the Medical Aid in Dying Act – which has a combined 79 sponsors in the two houses – before the 2023 legislative session ends next month. Medical aid in dying allows…
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