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NY A00136

NY A00136
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
01/08/2025
In Committee
04/29/2025
Crossed Over
06/09/2025
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 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 in New York, which allows terminally ill patients who meet specific criteria to request and self-administer medication to end their life. The legislation provides a comprehensive framework for patients with a terminal illness (defined as an incurable condition expected to cause death within six months) to voluntarily request medication from a physician. Key provisions include requiring the patient to be at least 18 years old, have decision-making capacity, make multiple requests, and be fully informed about their medical condition, prognosis, and alternative treatment options. The bill mandates detailed processes involving multiple physicians, including an attending physician and a consulting physician, and potentially a mental health professional to assess the patient's decision-making capacity. The legislation includes strong protections for patients and healthcare providers, ensuring that participation is voluntary and that individuals cannot be coerced. It also addresses important legal and practical considerations such as insurance coverage, life insurance policies, death certificate reporting, and safe disposal of unused medications. Importantly, the bill explicitly states that actions taken under this act are not to be considered suicide, and healthcare providers are protected from civil, criminal, or professional liability when acting in good faith. The bill aims to provide terminally ill patients with a compassionate option to control the manner and timing of their death while establishing robust safeguards to prevent potential abuse.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services, Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (67)

Ed Braunstein (D)*,  Harry Bronson (D)*,  Alicia Hyndman (D)*,  Amy Paulin (D)*,  Phil Ramos (D)*,  Stefani Zinerman (D)*,  George Alvarez (D),  Khaleel Anderson (D),  Alex Bores (D),  Chris Burdick (D),  Noah Burroughs (D),  Patrick Carroll (D),  Monique Chandler-Waterman (D),  Sarah Clark (D),  Catalina Cruz (D),  Brian Cunningham (D),  Landon Dais (D),  Maritza Davila (D),  Manny De Los Santos (D),  Erik Dilan (D),  Jeffrey Dinowitz (D),  Harvey Epstein (D),  Emily Gallagher (D),  Eddie Gibbs (D),  Deborah Glick (D),  Jessica González-Rojas (D),  Andrew Hevesi (D),  Larinda Hooks (D),  Pamela Hunter (D),  Chantel Jackson (D),  Jonathan Jacobson (D),  Paula Kay (D),  Anna Kelles (D),  Ron Kim (D),  Micah Lasher (D),  Charles Lavine (D),  Grace Lee (D),  Dana Levenberg (D),  Jen Lunsford (D),  Donna Lupardo (D),  Zohran Mamdani (D),  Demond Meeks (D),  Marcela Mitaynes (D),  Kwani O'Pharrow (D),  Steve Otis (D),  Steven Raga (D),  Jenifer Rajkumar (D),  Karines Reyes (D),  Jon Rivera (D),  Gabriella Romero (D),  Linda Rosenthal (D),  Nader Sayegh (D),  Thomas Schiavoni (D),  Rebecca Seawright (D),  Amanda Septimo (D),  Maryjane Shimsky (D),  Sarahana Shrestha (D),  Tony Simone (D),  Phara Souffrant Forrest (D),  Phil Steck (D),  Steve Stern (D),  Al Stirpe (D),  Yudelka Tapia (D),  Al Taylor (D),  Emerita Torres (D),  Claire Valdez (D),  Carrie Woerner (D), 

Last Action

RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY (on 06/09/2025)
(1 Companion Bills)

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