Hochul weighs political risk of aid-in-dying bill
07/23/25 at 03:00 AM
Hochul weighs political risk of aid-in-dying bill
Fingerlakes1.com, Seneca Falls, NY; by Staff Report; 7/18/25
Gov. Kathy Hochul is under pressure as she considers signing New York’s Medical Aid in Dying Act, a controversial bill allowing terminally ill patients access to life-ending medication, according to Politico. The bill has strong support from advocates and many voters, but faces fierce opposition from religious groups and conservatives. Hochul, a practicing Catholic eyeing reelection, must balance public opinion, personal beliefs, and political risk.