I. Introduction Nearly 20 years ago in 2004, New York State Assemblymember Richard N. “Dick” Gottfried provided testimony2 supporting marriage equality. In the current political and social climate we confront today, his words have renewed resonance: “Stable family relationships help build a stronger society. For the welfare of the community and fairness to all New Yorkers, … Continued

In 2022, Assemblymember Richard N. Gottfried, New York’s longest-serving legislator and the Chair of the Assembly Health Committee since 1987, announced he had decided not to run for reelection. To mark the occasion, on November 3, 2022, the New York State Bar Association’s Health Law Session held a full-day program to examine the impact of … Continued