The New York State Legislature is the state's governing body responsible for making laws and policies for the state of New York. The legislature is comprised of two houses: the New York State Assembly and the New York State Senate. The New York State Assembly is the lower house of the legislature and its main function is to propose, debate, and pass legislation that affects the residents of New York State.
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This type of document, called a Health Care Proxy Form, is used in New York to appoint a person to make medical decisions on your behalf if you are unable to do so.