Medical Aid in Dying Bill Passes Legislature, Awaits Hochul’s Decision
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After years of stalled progress, New York’s Medical Aid in Dying bill has passed both legislative chambers, moving swiftly from gridlock to final approval. The bill, which allows terminally ill, mentally competent adults to request life-ending medication, now heads toward Governor Kathy Hochul — though when it reaches her desk remains uncertain. In April, MSSNY reversed its long-standing opposition to MAID contingent on a physicians’ choice to opt-in or decline to engage in the processes and procedures as outlined in any proposed legislation.
New York Times, News Radio 810 & 103.1 WGY, News Radio 570 AM/WSYR 106.9 – 06/09/25, Democrat & Chronicle, Finger Lakes 1, Lifesite, MSN.com – 06/10/25 Newsday – 06/11/25
