On Thursday, November 13, at 5:00 p.m., Assemblymember Amy Paulin will host a rally at Chase Park in Scarsdale to urge Governor Kathy Hochul to sign the Medical Aid in Dying Act (A136/S138) into law. The bill, which passed both houses of the New York State Legislature earlier this year, would give terminally ill, mentally capable adults with a prognosis of six months or less the option to request medication to peacefully end their suffering if it becomes unbearable.

At the rally with Paulin will be Westchester Reform Temple Rabbi Jonathan Blake, Calvary Baptist Church Rev. Erwin Lee Trollinger, NYS Senator Shelley Mayer, and many local advocates including Indivisible Scarsdale and Scarsdale Democrats.|

Assemblymember Paulin, the bill’s longtime Assembly sponsor, called its passage “a truly historic and compassionate step forward for New York,” and emphasized that the law “is about easing needless suffering and honoring deeply personal choices.” The legislation includes strict safeguards and mirrors laws already in place in 11 states and Washington, D.C.

Supporters say the measure is about autonomy, compassion, and comfort. “Knowing I can access medical aid in dying has freed me from fear of the future and allowed me to live what remains of my life as fully as possible,” said Dr. Jeremy Boal, a New York physician with ALS who supports the bill.

Thursday’s rally will bring together local advocates, faith leaders, medical professionals, and residents calling on the Governor to make New York the 12th state to authorize medical aid in dying. Attendees are encouraged to join Assemblymember Paulin and lend their voices to this compassionate cause.

WHEN: Thursday, November 13, 5–6 PM
WHERE: Chase Park, 32 Chase Rd, Scarsdale, NY 10583