Press Releases

Gov. Hochul’s Veto of Assemblywoman Paulin’s Bill Will Hurt School-Based Health Centers

Albany, NY – Governor Hochul vetoed a bill sponsored by Assemblywoman Amy Paulin which would permanently carve out school-based health centers (SBHCs) from Medicaid Managed Care, which has the potential to cause fiscal stress to SBHCs, affecting the...

Amy Paulin’s Spinal Cord Injury Research Bill Signed into Law

Albany, NY — Assemblywoman Amy Paulin is thrilled that her legislation (A.9632/S.9144) was signed by the Governor, which eliminates the funding cap for New York’s Spinal Cord Injury Research Program. In 1998, through the advocacy of Christopher Reeve...

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin Pushes for Small Plane Safety Bills

Albany, NY – Assemblymember Amy Paulin urges the legislature to pass her bills to make small planes safer, A.3920 and A.1175. The legislation would require small plane owners to register with the NYSDOT and show proof of third-party insurance, helping...

Gov. Hochul Vetoes Bill by Assemblywoman Paulin to Streamline the Process for Review of New Medical Technologies and Services for Medicaid Coverage

Albany, NY – Governor Hochul vetoed a bill by Assemblywoman Amy Paulin which would allow everyone to have access to medical equipment and technology, especially the elderly and most vulnerable. “I am deeply disappointed with Governor Hochul’s veto...

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin’s Bill to Deter Cell Phone Theft is Signed into Law

Albany, NY – Assemblymember Amy Paulin (D-Westchester) announced that Governor Kathy Hochul has signed into law legislation she authored (Ch. 543 of 2024) which mandates cell phone carriers limit or disable service to stolen cell phones. This new law...

Gov. Hochul Vetoes Bill by Mayer and Paulin to Support Non-Profit Organizations

Albany, NY – Governor Hochul vetoed a bill on Friday by Senator Shelley Mayer and Assembly Member Amy Paulin that aims to address the unacceptably slow contract and procurement process faced by non-profit organizations that contract with New York State....

Assemblywoman Paulin’s Three Bills Expanding Healthcare Access and Addressing Healthcare Workforce Shortages are Signed into Law

Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (D-Westchester) announced that Governor Hochul has signed into law three key pieces of legislation that she authored (Chs. 520, 476, 474 of 2024) which will help address healthcare workforce shortages and expand...

Harckham, Paulin to Reintroduce Domestic Violence Weapons Bill

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Albany, NY – New York State Senator Pete Harckham and Assemblymember Amy Paulin announced today that they will be reintroducing their legislation that requires police officers to take temporary custody of firearms when responding to reports of family...

Westchester Assembly Members Issue Recommendations Regarding School Foundation Aid

Westchester County – Westchester Assemblymembers Amy Paulin (D-88), Gary Pretlow (D-89) Nader Sayegh (D-90), Steve Otis (D-91), MaryJane Shimsky (D-92), Chris Burdick (D-93), and Dana Levenberg (D-95) announce that they have issued a letter to the Rockefeller...

Assemblywoman Paulin’s Bill Helping Breast Cancer Survivors is Signed into Law

Albany, NY – Assemblymember Amy Paulin (D-Westchester) announced that Governor Hochul has signed into law legislation she authored (Ch. 228 of 2024) which helps breast cancer survivors by requiring certain insurers to provide coverage for tattooing...

Assemblywoman Paulin’s Bill Requiring Free Menstrual Products in Public College Restrooms is Signed into Law

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Albany, NY – Assemblymember Amy Paulin (D-Westchester) announced that Governor Hochul has signed into law the bill she authored (Ch. 227 of 2024) which addresses period poverty by requiring public colleges and universities to provide free menstrual...

Statement of Assemblywoman Amy Paulin: Supreme Court’s Reckless Bump Stocks Decision Endangers the Safety of Our Families

Yesterday the U.S. Supreme Court issued a disastrous ruling that reversed the federal ban on bump stocks. This is an irresponsible and alarming decision that will make our communities less safe. It’s also another example of this iteration of the Court’s...

Statement from Assemblywoman Amy Paulin on Medical Aid in Dying Bill

This year we got closer than ever to passing my Medical Aid in Dying bill with State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal.  Medical aid in dying allows a terminally ill, mentally capable adult with six months or less to live to request a prescription from...

Assemblywoman Paulin & Senator May Rally to Pass Legislation Prohibiting Hospitals from Preventing Medical Providers from Accurately Discussing Abortion Options with Patients at Risk of Pregnancy Complications

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Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, State Senator Rachel May, state legislators and advocates rallied today in support of legislation A5297/S6616 (Paulin/May) which would prohibit hospitals from preventing health care practitioners from providing...

Assemblywoman Paulin & Westchester Legislators Secure $100K for the Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center in White Plains

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Westchester County, NY – Assemblywoman Amy Paulin partnered with Assembly Members Chris Burdick, Dana Levenberg, Steve Otis, Gary Pretlow, Nader Sayegh, and MaryJane Shimsky to successfully secure $100,000 from New York State for the Holocaust & Human...

Assemblywoman Paulin & Senator Gianaris Introduce Legislation to Make Evidence of Prior Sexual Offenses Admissible at Trial

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Photos & Video available New York, NY – Assembly Member Amy Paulin partnered with Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris to introduce legislation A4992 / S9276 allowing Courts to admit evidence of related behavior in sexual assault and rape cases....

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin Urges Legislature to Pass Her Legislation, A.4992, after Harvey Weinstein 2020 Rape Conviction Overturned by NY Appeals Court

Albany, NY – Today, the New York Court of Appeals overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction in a 4-3 decision, concluding that “the trial court erroneously admitted testimony of uncharged, alleged prior sexual acts against persons other...

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...