The NYS Assembly Passed the Medical Aide in Dying Act
This week, the NYS Assembly voted in favor of the Medical Aide in Dying Act.
I’m surprised the bill was brought to the floor. It’s a very controversial topic, Assemblyman Mike Tannousis voted against the bill and used social media to explain why he was against the bill. Listen here:
This week, I voted against the Medical Aid in Dying Act. I recognize the profound emotional weight of this issue. Witnessing a loved one suffer at the end of life is truly devastating, and every individual deserves dignity and compassion during such a difficult time, especially… pic.twitter.com/MPXZ2TgPHJ
— Mike Tannousis (@MikeTannousis) May 1, 2025
In 2017, the Brittany Maynard story brought to light MAID (Medical Aide in Dying). Maynard was 29-years-old woman living in California and she had terminal brain cancer. She was given six months to live. California does not allow MAID. She and her family moved from California to Oregon, so she could choose a physician’s assisted suicide to end her life. More info:
https://people.com/celebrity/terminally-ill-woman-brittany-maynard-has-ended-her-own-life
Will the bill pass the NYS Senate? Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton, who represents Staten Island and Coney Island shared that she is supporting the bill.
Senator Andrew Gounardes did not share his view on this bill or how he would vote because he was too busy mocking Republicans on social media today (every day). Let’s vote for an adult, who isn’t interested in playing on social media, Bay Ridge.
Hugs,
marlene
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