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Statement from Assemblywoman Amy Paulin on Medical Aid in Dying Bill

This year we got closer than ever to passing my Medical Aid in Dying bill with State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal.  Medical aid in dying allows a terminally ill, mentally capable adult with six months or less to live to request a prescription from...

Assemblywoman Paulin & Senator May Rally to Pass Legislation Prohibiting Hospitals from Preventing Medical Providers from Accurately Discussing Abortion Options with Patients at Risk of Pregnancy Complications

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Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, State Senator Rachel May, state legislators and advocates rallied today in support of legislation A5297/S6616 (Paulin/May) which would prohibit hospitals from preventing health care practitioners from providing...

Assemblywoman Paulin & Westchester Legislators Secure $100K for the Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center in White Plains

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Westchester County, NY – Assemblywoman Amy Paulin partnered with Assembly Members Chris Burdick, Dana Levenberg, Steve Otis, Gary Pretlow, Nader Sayegh, and MaryJane Shimsky to successfully secure $100,000 from New York State for the Holocaust & Human...

Assemblywoman Paulin & Senator Gianaris Introduce Legislation to Make Evidence of Prior Sexual Offenses Admissible at Trial

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Photos & Video available New York, NY – Assembly Member Amy Paulin partnered with Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris to introduce legislation A4992 / S9276 allowing Courts to admit evidence of related behavior in sexual assault and rape cases....

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin Urges Legislature to Pass Her Legislation, A.4992, after Harvey Weinstein 2020 Rape Conviction Overturned by NY Appeals Court

Albany, NY – Today, the New York Court of Appeals overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction in a 4-3 decision, concluding that “the trial court erroneously admitted testimony of uncharged, alleged prior sexual acts against persons other...

Statement from Assemblymember Amy Paulin on the Medical Society of the State of New York’s Support for Passage of the Medical Aid in Dying Act

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As chair of the Assembly Committee on Health, passing the Medical Aid in Dying Act – which I’ve sponsored and fought for over the last nine years – is my top legislative priority this year. That’s why I’m excited by the resolution passed today...

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin’s Statement Regarding Iran’s Attack on Israel

Yesterday, Israel was once again under attack. Foremost I stand with Israel and pray that America continues to stand unequivocally with Israel as it confronts and responds to Iran’s attack. I am also so grateful that Israel has developed the technology...

Medical Aid in Dying Act Sponsors Paulin & Hoylman-Sigal Amend Bill to Add New Safeguards in Response to Colleagues’ Requests

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Albany, New York - Compassion & Choices’ Senior Campaign Director for NY/NJ Corinne Carey praised Assemblymember Amy Paulin and State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal, the two prime sponsors of the Medical Aid in Dying Act, for amending the bill to add additional...

Empire State Plaza Lit Orange for Parkinson’s Disease Awareness

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Albany, NY — The Empire State Plaza will be illuminated orange tonight to celebrate the beginning of Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month.  Assembly Member Amy Paulin, State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal and representatives from The Michael J. Fox Foundation...

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, State Senator Pete Harckham and Providers Unite to End Unfair, Punitive Medicaid Auditing Practices

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Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (D-Scarsdale), State Senator Pete Harckham (D-Lewisboro) legislators and advocates spoke in unison at the Capitol today, calling for the state budget to include meaningful reform of current practices utilized by...
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