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.
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…
Defensores Marcharon desde Oficinas Legislativas (LOB) hasta el Capitolio para Honrar a las Personas que Murieron Defendiendo esta Opción Compasiva, Muchos Sufriendo Innecesariamente Casi 80 Co patrocinadores Impulsan Acción Legislativa Antes del Final de la Sesión La Presidenta del Comité de Salud de la Asamblea, Amy Paulin (D-Westchester) y el Senador Brad Hoylman-Sigal (D-Manhattan) anunciaron…
Nearly 80 Co-Sponsors Push for Legislative Action Before End of Session Assembly Health Committee Chairwoman Amy Paulin (D-Westchester) and Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal (D-Manhattan) announced on Monday that they were intensifying their efforts to make 2023 the year that New York passes the Medical Aid in Dying Act, of which they are lead sponsors. Medical aid in…
Hoylman-Sigal: “We have 3 days left. This is an important bill. You may be surprised at what happens in the next few days.” Paulin: “We have 3 of the longest days. Nothing is impossible. When it comes to the Floor it will pass with resounding numbers.” Carey: “We have more than enough support in both…
Compassion & Choices se Une a los Legisladores y Defensores para Volver a Presentar el Proyecto de Ley Johnston: “Imagino la muerte como algo que no implica trauma, dolor y un sufrimiento innecesario. Pero en este momento no tengo esa opción”. La Presidenta del Comité de Salud de la Asamblea, Amy Paulin (D-Westchester) y el Senador Brad…
Compassion & Choices President & CEO Kim Callinan today vowed to intensify the campaign to pass New York’s Medical Aid in Dying Act in 2023 and demand that legislators either support the bill or explain why they are turning their backs on their dying, suffering constituents at a Manhattan news conference today. “With an intensified campaign by…
“Fue una manera pacífica, tranquila y verdaderamente hermosa de terminar una vida”. Corinne Carey, directora de campaña de Nueva York para Compassion & Choices, dijo que la campaña para convertir a Nueva York en el onceavo estado en autorizar la ayuda médica para morir ha sido todo un éxito, emocionando a los que la apoyan…
Corinne Carey, directora de campaña de Nueva York para Compassion & Choices, dijo que la campaña para convertir a Nueva York en el onceavo estado en autorizar la ayuda médica para morir se intensificará y continuará tratando de lograr el compromiso en cada rincón del estado. Carey y varios residentes locales participaron hoy en una…
“It was such a peaceful, gentle, truly beautiful way to end a life.”Compassion & Choices Senior New York Campaign Director Corinne Carey said that the campaign to make New York the 11th state to authorize medical aid in dying has been a huge success, energizing supporters and advocates. Carey and advocates participated in a Syracuse news conference…
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