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Mission-Driven Bioethics in New York State

Founded in 2020, in response to the Covid pandemic, the Empire State Bioethics Consortium is a not-for-profit membership organization of scholars, researchers, and practitioners dedicated to addressing ethical issues and inequities in health and healthcare across New York state.

New York's Medical Aid in Dying Act

In this video, prepared for ESBC, health law attorneys with experience in bioethics summarize the provisions of New York's 2025 Medical Aid in Dying Act (as amended), and offer comments about the law.

Text of NY's Medical Aid in Dying Act,
as amended

This document shows how NY's MAID Act, as amended, will read when it becomes effective on August 5, 2026. The document merges the initial 2025 MAID Act with the 2026 amendments required by Governor Hochul.

Also included is a redlined version of the MAID Act that shows the amendments.

This unofficial document was prepared by ESBC members David Hoffman, JD and Robert Swidler, MA, JD.

Ethics on Call - The Nancy Dubler Story

This is a trailer of an ESBC documentary that honors the life and legacy of pioneering ethicist Nancy Dubler. Through powerful interviews with Nancy and those who worked with her, the film highlights her extraordinary contributions to healthcare ethics, education, and compassionate care.

The full documentary is now accessible to ESBC members in the Members section of this website.

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