“Supporters of a bill that would allow for medical aid-in-dying provisions in New York are undertaking a renewed push to get the measure approved in Albany ahead of the coming legislative session…
‘Too many New Yorkers have suffered and are suffering while dying. I’ve lost friends and our cause has lost many who, as they were dying, desperately spent their final days, weeks and months trying to convince Albany lawmakers to do the right thing,’ said Corinne Carey, the group’s campaign director…
The measure has stalled for several years in the state Legislature amid opposition from organizations that represent people with disabilities as well as the Catholic Church. But advocates have pointed to public opinion polls, including a Marist College survey released this fall, showing broad support for the proposal.”
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