The Academy’s government relations counsel Reid, McNally & Savage developed the below summary of the NYS Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) law which takes effect August 5, 2026. Please let us know if you have any additional questions on the information included and there will be more updates to follow as we await the required regulations and guidance documents that the NYS Department of Health must develop for the law’s implementation.
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