On February 6, 2026, Governor Kathy Hochul signed the New York Medical Aid in Dying Act  into law. This historic legislation expands end-of-life options by allowing terminally ill, mentally capable adults with a prognosis of six months or less to request and self-administer medication for a peaceful death. While the signing is a major milestone, there is a built-in implementation period before clinical services can begin. Below are the critical dates and details families need