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NY A04321

NY A04321
Relates to the medical aid in dying act; relates to a terminally ill patient's request for and use of medication for medical aid in dying.


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Introduced
02/01/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to a terminally ill patient's request for and use of medication for medical aid in dying

AI Summary

This bill establishes the "Medical Aid in Dying Act" that allows terminally ill patients who have been medically confirmed to have a terminal illness or condition, have capacity, and have made an informed decision, to request and obtain a prescription for medication that the patient may self-administer to end their life. The bill outlines the request process, defines key terms, and establishes responsibilities and protections for attending physicians, consulting physicians, and mental health professionals involved in the process. The bill also includes provisions related to rescinding requests, documenting the process, and the safe disposal of unused medications.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (56)

Ed Braunstein (D)* Kenny Burgos (D)* Robert Carroll (D)* Steven Englebright (D)* Alicia Hyndman (D)* Amy Paulin (D)* Phil Ramos (D)* Stefani Zinerman (D)* Thomas Abinanti (D),  Khaleel Anderson (D),  Jeffrion Aubry (D),  Chris Burdick (D),  Pat Burke (D),  Sarah Clark (D),  Catalina Cruz (D),  Taylor Darling (D),  Maritza Davila (D),  Carmen De La Rosa (D),  Inez Dickens (D),  Jeffrey Dinowitz (D),  Harvey Epstein (D),  Charles Fall (D),  Nathalia Ferna´ndez (D),  Mathylde Frontus (D),  Sandy Galef (D),  Emily Gallagher (D),  Eddie Gibbs (D),  Deborah Glick (D),  Jessica González-Rojas (D),  Richard Gottfried (D),  Andrew Hevesi (D),  Chantel Jackson (D),  Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D),  Anna Kelles (D),  Charles Lavine (D),  Jen Lunsford (D),  Donna Lupardo (D),  Zohran Mamdani (D),  Melissa Miller (R),  Marcela Mitaynes (D),  Gary Pretlow (D),  Dan Quart (D),  Karines Reyes (D),  José Rivera (D),  Linda Rosenthal (D),  Nader Sayegh (D),  Rebecca Seawright (D),  Amanda Septimo (D),  Gina Sillitti (D),  Phara Souffrant Forrest (D),  Phil Steck (D),  Steve Stern (D),  Yudelka Tapia (D),  Fred Thiele (D),  Clyde Vanel (D),  Carrie Woerner (D), 

Last Action

referred to health (on 01/05/2022)

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