Gov. Hochul Signs New Law Allowing Close Friends to Authorize Organ Donations in NY

Gov. Hochul signs new law allowing close friends to authorize organ donations in NY

The legislation authored by state Assemblymember Amy Paulin lets close friends step in when there’s no next of kin.

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin’s Bill Expanding Who May Authorize Organ and Tissue Donation After Death Has Been Signed Into Law

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (D-Westchester) announced that legislation she authored, A.1395/S.3360, has been signed into law by Governor Hochul (Ch. 506 of 2025). The new law expands New York’s anatomical gift statute by allowing a close friend, as defined in the Family Health Care Decisions Act (FHCDA), to authorize organ, eye, or tissue donation on […]