Show Your Support for Expanding End-of-Life Care Options

Medical aid in dying will become an accessible end-of-life care option for qualifying New York patients on August 5, 2026, following the passage of the Medical Aid in Dying Act.

This compassionate law allows terminally ill adults with six months or less to live the option to request and take medication prescribed by their provider to end unbearable suffering. It is entirely optional for both the terminally ill person and the provider, and puts the patient in charge of what happens with their dying process.

This milestone was made possible by years of advocacy from lawmakers, healthcare professionals, volunteers, storytellers, and supporters, including dedicated advocates who spent more than a decade championing medical aid in dying in New York.

By taking action today, you can show your support for compassionate end-of-life options in New York. You'll receive updates, educational resources, and opportunities to help ensure qualifying New Yorkers can access the full range of end-of-life care options available to them.

The Compassion & Choices family comprises two organizations: Compassion & Choices (the 501(c)(3)), whose focus is expanding access, public education and litigation; and Compassion & Choices Action Network (the 501(c)(4)), whose focus is legislative work at the federal and state levels. By submitting this form, you affirm your membership in the Compassion & Choices Action Network. Membership is open to anyone committed to advancing end-of-life options and is renewed annually through a donation or online action.