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New York’s Next Chapter: Ensuring Access to Medical Aid in Dying

February 20, 2026 No Comments

On February 6, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the amended Medical Aid in Dying Act, making New York the 14th U.S. jurisdiction (13 states and Washington, D.C.) to authorize…

For New York Healthcare Professionals

February 11, 2026 No Comments

For New York Healthcare Professionals Information for clinicians on the whole spectrum of end-of-life options (including medical aid in dying) is available at the Clinician Resources page. ResourcesMedical Aid in…

What to Know about New York’s Medical Aid in Dying Act

December 18, 2025 No Comments

What to Know about New York’s Medical Aid in Dying Act Quick Links What is Medical Aid in Dying? Thank Our Partners What This Means Agreed-Upon Amendments The Work Ahead…

Campaign Director Corinne Carey speaking at a podium with supporters behind.

After a Decade of Advocacy, Medical Aid in Dying Is On the Precipice of Becoming Law in New York

December 17, 2025 No Comments

Governor Kathy Hochul’s announcement today, that she intends to sign the Medical Aid in Dying Act (A.136/S.138) – subject to chapter amendments – next month, will make New York the…

Statement from Corinne Carey, Compassion & Choices’ Senior Campaign Director for NY/NJ On Illinois Becoming the 12th State to Authorize Medical Aid in Dying

December 12, 2025 No Comments

Corinne Carey, Compassion & Choices’ senior campaign director for New York/New Jersey, issued the following statement in reaction to Governor Pritzker signing Illinois’ medical aid in dying law today: “I…

Dob Robertson seated on a couch with her dog

2025: A Historic Year for the End-of-Life Options Movement

December 5, 2025 No Comments

Despite local and global uncertainty, 2025 has been a watershed year for Compassion & Choices and the end-of-life options movement. For the first time ever, three state legislatures passed legislation…

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin speaking in front of supporters at Chase Park in Scarsdale, NY

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, Faith Leaders, Elected Officials, and Advocates Rally in Scarsdale to Support the Medical Aid in Dying Act

November 14, 2025 No Comments

Scarsdale, NY — Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (D-Westchester) joined faith leaders, state and local officials, and hundreds of advocates at Chase Park in Scarsdale last night in support of the Medical…

Advocate spotlight: Annie Gurnett Bander

October 27, 2025 No Comments

Annie spent her career as a scientist in infectious diseases, someone who devoted her life to helping others live longer, healthier lives. She and her husband Jon embraced every adventure…

Compassion & Choices advocates gather in Albany to urge Governor Hochul to sign the Medical Aid in Dying Act

October 22, 2025 No Comments

The halls of the New York State Capitol echoed with song, hope, and urgency on Wednesday, October 8, as more than fifty supporters gathered in The Governor’s Reception Room, colloquially…

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