New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8835: Relates to requirements for the provision of medication for medical aid in dying
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 8835 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to requirements for the provision of medication for medical aid in dying. Primary sponsor: Gustavo Rivera (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2026): SUBSTITUTED BY A9515.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Relates to requirements for medical professionals and health care facilities that provide medication to patients for medical aid in dying; extends the initial effectiveness of certain provisions relating thereto.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gustavo Rivera | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 33 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- SUBSTITUTED BY A9515
- ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.49
- REFERRED TO RULES