Press Releases

Statement from Assemblymember Amy Paulin on the Medical Society of the State of New York’s Support for Passage of the Medical Aid in Dying Act

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As chair of the Assembly Committee on Health, passing the Medical Aid in Dying Act – which I’ve sponsored and fought for over the last nine years – is my top legislative priority this year. That’s why I’m excited by the resolution passed today...

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin’s Statement Regarding Iran’s Attack on Israel

Yesterday, Israel was once again under attack. Foremost I stand with Israel and pray that America continues to stand unequivocally with Israel as it confronts and responds to Iran’s attack. I am also so grateful that Israel has developed the technology...

Medical Aid in Dying Act Sponsors Paulin & Hoylman-Sigal Amend Bill to Add New Safeguards in Response to Colleagues’ Requests

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Albany, New York - Compassion & Choices’ Senior Campaign Director for NY/NJ Corinne Carey praised Assemblymember Amy Paulin and State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal, the two prime sponsors of the Medical Aid in Dying Act, for amending the bill to add additional...

Empire State Plaza Lit Orange for Parkinson’s Disease Awareness

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Albany, NY — The Empire State Plaza will be illuminated orange tonight to celebrate the beginning of Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month.  Assembly Member Amy Paulin, State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal and representatives from The Michael J. Fox Foundation...

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, State Senator Pete Harckham and Providers Unite to End Unfair, Punitive Medicaid Auditing Practices

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Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (D-Scarsdale), State Senator Pete Harckham (D-Lewisboro) legislators and advocates spoke in unison at the Capitol today, calling for the state budget to include meaningful reform of current practices utilized by...

Assemblymember Amy Paulin Awards Women of Pelham with 2024 NYS Women of Distinction Award

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Assemblymember Amy Paulin (D-Westchester) has awarded ten women of the Village of Pelham and Pelham Manor with a NYS Assembly 2024 Women of Distinction Award. The award honors and recognizes local women who have worked to improve their communities and...

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, Westchester County Executive George Latimer and County Director of Consumer Protection Jim Maisano Discuss New Law Requiring Merchants to Provide Clear Disclosure of Credit Card Surcharges to Consumers

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White Plains, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, Westchester County Executive George Latimer and County Director of Consumer Protection Jim Maisano are working together to ensure that residents are well-informed about a new law aimed at promoting...

Statement of Assemblymember Amy Paulin on the Fate of Abortion Medication

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Scarsdale, NY – The U.S. Supreme Court announced today that they will hear the case regarding access to abortion medication. It is frightening that such an impactful decision is in the hands of a court instead of medical providers, but this is where...

Paulin, Fernandez Secure $450,000 from NYS for New State-of-the Art Pelham Ambulance

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Pelham, NY - During a ceremony held this morning, the Town of Pelham unveiled its new ambulance, which recently arrived in Pelham. Funding of $450,000 for the ambulance was secured from New York State by NYS Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, and State Senator...

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin’s Bill Raising the Age for Driving an ATV from 10 to 14 is Signed into Law

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Albany, NY – Assembly Member Amy Paulin (D-Scarsdale) announces that her bill (A.150/S.2702) which raises the legal age for operating an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) in New York State from ten to fourteen years old has been signed into law by Governor...

Statement on Israel

Dear Friend, These last few days have been like living a nightmare. The kidnappings and brutal murders that have and continue to happen in Israel have wounded all of us, to the point where it is almost impossible to keep living a normal day-to-day life...

Assemblymember Amy Paulin Introduces Legislation Requiring Inspectors of Child Care Facilities Be Trained to Detect Controlled Substances

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Albany, NY – Assemblymember Amy Paulin has authored legislation which would amend Section 390-a of New York State Social Services Law to require inspectors of day care centers, programs, and facilities to be trained in the detection of controlled substances....

Assembly Member Paulin’s Legislation Making the Dissemination of Deepfake Images a Crime is Signed into Law

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Albany, NY – Assemblymember Amy Paulin’s (D-Scarsdale) legislation (A.3596A/S.1042A), which makes the nonconsensual use of “deepfake” images disseminated in online communities a criminal offense, has been signed into law by Governor Hochul. ...

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin and State Senator Shelley Mayer Successfully Negotiate NYSDOT Installation of Traffic Light at Intersection of Post and Edgewood Roads

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Scarsdale, NY – New York State Assembly Member Amy Paulin and New York State Senator Shelley Mayer have successfully negotiated with the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) the installation of a traffic light at the crosswalk connecting...

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin and SVAC Hold Press Conference on New Law Expanding Community Paramedicine

Scarsdale, NY – New York State Assembly Member Amy Paulin and Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corp (SVAC) held a press conference celebrating the passage of a new law (Ch. 137) which expands the services community paramedics can provide under New York...

Assembly Member Paulin’s Legislation Making the Dissemination of Deepfake Images a Crime Passes in the New York State Legislature

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Albany, NY – Assemblymember Amy Paulin’s (D-Scarsdale) legislation (A.3596A/S.1042A) to protect residents from the harm of “deepfake” images disseminated in online communities has passed in the New York State Legislature. Her legislation makes...

Statement of Assemblymember Amy Paulin on the Federal Court Ruling Overturning the FDA Approval of Medication Abortion

Scarsdale, NY – Texas Federal Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk has disregarded science, the FDA, and the will of the majority of our country by ruling to suspend the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of mifepristone – one of two drugs used together...

Assemblymember Amy Paulin Passes Bill to Increase Contraception Access

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Albany, NY – Assemblymember Amy Paulin (D-Scarsdale) announced that the New York State Assembly has passed her legislation (A.1060A), the Birth Control Access Act, which would increase access to contraception throughout New York State. The legislation...

Assemblymember Amy Paulin Helps Pass Equality Amendment to Safeguard Human Rights

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Here in New York, we pride ourselves in championing policies that ensure that all people are treated with dignity and respect. That commitment has been strengthened this week by the New York State Assembly passing the Equality Amendment to protect New...

Assemblymember Paulin Introduces Legislation to Expand Abortion Medication Access

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Albany, NY – Assemblymember Amy Paulin is introducing legislation to expand abortion access by allowing pharmacists to dispense abortion medication with the use of non-patient specific prescriptions. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently made...