On Friday, Governor Hochul signed into law my landmark legislation, the Medical Aid in Dying Act. Here is the full press release.
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On Friday, Governor Hochul signed into law my landmark legislation, the Medical Aid in Dying Act. Here is the full press release.
This week, New York will become the 13th state to legalize Medical Aid in Dying. The 85-60 vote in the Assembly reflects years of listening, learning, and building consensus. To every advocate who never gave up: thank you. We did this together.
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Thank you Rabbi Jonathan Blake and Rabbi Rachel Timoner for this moving piece in support of Medical Aid in Dying.
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Please join me tomorrow, November 13, from 5–6 PM at Chase Park in Scarsdale as we rally in support of the Medical Aid in Dying Act!
Join me Thurs, 11/13, from 5–6 PM at Chase Park in Scarsdale to rally in support of Medical Aid in Dying! This important legislation would give terminally ill, mentally capable adults the compassionate option of medical aid in dying. Let’s come together to urge Gov. Hochul to sign it into law.
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Signed Into Law!
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