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.
Our friend Zachary Cohen died on October 7 while at hospice near his home on Long Island. He was 72 and had been ill with glioblastoma for more than two years. Zachary shared his story and was featured in a video produced by Compassion & Choices earlier this year after he wrote to his Assemblyman…
An excerpt from the Scarsdale10583.com letter “It’s Time to Stop the Suffering,” by New York State Assemblymember Amy Paulin published Oct. 27, 2021: The horrific suffering I witnessed my sister endure at the end of her life is something that will remain with me every day for the rest of my life. It was…
Para celebrar el Día de los Muertos, Compassion & Choices honró hoy la memoria de los defensores fallecidos del proyecto de ley de ayuda médica para morir del estado e instó a los legisladores a pasarlo. La medida Medical Aid in Dying Act o Ayuda Médica para Morir (S.3151 / A.2383) permitiría a los neoyorquinos adultos que sufren de…
Compassion & Choices New York, Death with Dignity-Albany, Death with Dignity National Center, and End of Life Choices New York announced that together they have formed the New York Alliance for Medical Aid in Dying at a Capitol news conference held today. These national and local organizations, which have all been long, strong, consistent…
An excerpt from The Albany Times Union commentary, “Hospital merger imperils options for end-of-life care,” by Compassion & Choices President and CEO Kim Callinan, published October 13, 2021: In August, the Times Union published an alarming story reporting that end-of-life care will not change as a result of a merger between Ellis Medicine and St. Peter’s…
Compassion & Choices says a new Marist poll released today showing strong support for medical aid in dying as an option for terminally ill adults to peacefully end unbearable suffering reinforces the need for the Legislature to pass the Medical Aid in Dying Act (A.4321a/S.6471). The legislation continues to garner support among lawmakers and currently has…
It is with the utmost sadness that I share with you the passing of my friend and mentor Bonnie Edelstein. The founder and director of Death with Dignity Albany, Bonnie died peacefully on July 3. Bonnie founded Death with Dignity Albany (a New York Alliance for Medical Aid in Dying partner organization) more than 6…
One week ago, Friday, June 4, Robert Milch, MD, FACS, passed away after a battle with cancer at the age of 78. Dr. Milch co-founded Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo in 1978, one of the nation’s first hospices, and had a 40+ year career as a surgeon and an internationally recognized palliative and hospice care…
An excerpt from the Daily News op-ed, “Freedom to die is a civil right: Pass the New York Medical Aid in Dying Act,” by New York Civil Liberties Union Executive Director Donna Lieberman, published June 2, 2021: “The right to make decisions about your own body and health care is rooted in core principles…
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