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New York Medical Aid-in-Dying Law Set to Take Effect in 2026 New York’s Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD) law, signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul, is scheduled to take effect on August 5, 2026. The law allows eligible terminally ill adults to request prescription medication to end their lives under strict requirements, including being a New York resident, having an incurable illness with a prognosis of six months or less to live, receiving approval from two physicians, being mentally capable of making an informed decision, and self-administering the medication. The law has sparked debate among supporters who cite patient autonomy and critics who raise concerns about mental health, changing medical conditions, and end-of-life decision-making. 🇺🇸Join👉 @SGTnewsNetwork 📎 X  (Twitter)▪️Truth Social ㅤ