ADVOCACY
The medical practice known as Medical Aid in Dying began operating in New York State on August 6, 2026. In this medical practice, physicians are permitted to prescribe a lethal dose of medication to terminally ill patients, which they may take to alleviate pain and suffering.
New York is now one of 14 jurisdictions (13 states, plus Washington DC) where medical aid in dying is operating.Thank you everyone!
Resources for Advocates
Useful resources for advocating for Medical Aid in Dying Act are gathered on a separate webpage:
New York Alliance for Medical Aid in Dying
The New York Alliance for Medical Aid in Dying urges lawmakers to pass the Medical Aid in Dying Act. It is time for legislators to prioritize terminally ill patients and their families who have waited too long for help to end their suffering. Passing Medical Aid in Dying is an essential step in protecting patient rights, bodily autonomy, and end-of-life options for all New Yorkers.
The alliance draws upon the individual efforts and supporters of Compassion & Choices, Death with Dignity, The Completed Life Initiative, End of Life Choices New York and Death with Dignity–Albany, working together in harmony to authorize medical aid in dying in New York State.