The legislation has never advanced past the committee state in either the New York State Senate or Assembly.
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Monday, June 10, 2024
Proposed Act Has Not Advanced Past Committee
The proposed Medical Aid in Dying Act, which had sought to legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia in New York State, was first introduced in the New York State Senate by former Staten Island Sen. Diane Savino, — and in the Assembly by Westchester County Assemblymember Amy Paulin, — during the 2015-2016 legislative session.