Great photos from the Assembly’s floor debate and historic passage of the NY Health Act single payer bill! (Photos credit: NYS Assembly Photography unless otherwise noted.)
A/M Gottfried opens debate
“This is long overdue…healthcare is a human right.” -A/M Charles Barron (D-Brooklyn)
A/M Jane Corwin (R-Clarence) leads the opposition. Photo credit: Alice Brody
A/M Patricia Fahy (D-Albany) speaks in support
“The only barrier to single payer health care is ideological. It is time for NY to lead.” -A/M Phil Steck (D-Colonie)
View of the Assembly chamber. Photo credit: Alice Brody
Freshman A/M Rebecca Seawright (D-Manhattan) speaks in support of the bill
A/M Rodneyse Bichotte (D-Brooklyn) speaks in support
A/M Kevin Cahill (D-Ulster, Dutchess) closes the debate speaking in support
The final vote count was 92 Y – 52 N, after a few stragglers checked in.
Advocates celebrate passage! Photo credit: Alice Brody
