On August 5, 2026, the New York Medical Aid in Dying Act went into effect. This law allows terminally ill New Yorkers — individuals with less than six months to live — the ability to apply for a medication they can choose to take to avoid prolonged suffering at the end of life. Twelve years ago, my wife Brittany Maynard experienced a gentle death only because of that option. Brittany and I met in 2007 and after only a few dates, we were boyfrie…
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