May 14, 2019: More than one hundred advocates for the Medical Aid in Dying Act gathered in Albany today under the auspices of the Compassion and Choices New York campaign. They came from around New York State and included a contingent from Death with Dignity–Albany. After a morning press conference in the Capitol led by campaign director Corinne Carey, advocates fanned out to see their Senators and Assembly Members in the Legislative Office Building during the afternoon.
Meetings were held with 43 lawmakers or their staff. The results were very positive, with lawmakers voicing increased support for the bill. Following the recent passage of a medical aid in dying law in New Jersey and the support of Governor Cuomo, momentum for passing the bill in New York has clearly increased.