New York's New Medical Aid in Dying Act: What Attorneys Need to Know (OnDemand)
Originally held on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 | 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
Description:
With the enactment of the Medical Aid in Dying Act, New York has joined a growing number of states recognizing the right of certain terminally ill adults to seek medical assistance in hastening death. The law, which takes effect in August 2026, introduces a new legal framework that will affect healthcare providers, patients, families, and the attorneys who advise them.
This program will provide attorneys with a practical understanding of the new law, including who qualifies, how the process works, the roles and responsibilities of healthcare providers and institutions, and the legal protections built into the statute. The program will also address implementation challenges, ethical considerations, and the impact of the Act on estate planning, elder law, healthcare law, and client counseling. Whether you advise individuals, families, healthcare organizations, or fiduciaries, this program will help you understand and prepare for a transformative change in New York law.
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CLE Credit:
New York: 1.0 Professional Practice
New Jersey: 1.2 General
California: 1.0 General
Pennsylvania: 1.0 General
Connecticut: Available to Licensed Attorneys
Program Fee:
$29 for Members | $50 for Nonmembers
Members who are Recent Law Graduates, Newly Admitted Lawyers (admitted for the first time in any state or country 2024-2026), In-House/Corporate Counsel, Judges, and attorneys who practice within the Government, Academic or Not-for-Profit sectors attend this program for free.
*For New York Newly Admitted Attorneys: Skills credits completed after December 31, 2025, must be completed in the traditional live classroom setting or by fully interactive videoconference. City Bar Webinar programs are not considered a fully interactive videoconference. Please see the CLE Format Requirements for Newly Admitted Attorneys for additional information.
For New York Attorneys: This program is a transitional/non-transitional course.
Program Chair:
Emily A. Beer, Bioethical Issues Committee, Chair
Sponsoring Committee:
Bioethical Issues Committee | Emily A. Beer | Chair
Co-Sponsoring Committee:
Health Law Committee | Debra L. Cohn | Chair
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