Advocacy Alert – Call New York Governor Now!

Advocacy Alert – Call New York Governor Now!

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Call New York Governor Hochul Now To Help Grieving Families

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Right now, Governor Hochul is determining if New Yorkers who are killed — by cars, guns, or other means — are equal to one another. In the past, she’s vetoed this bill.

Call Governor Hochul now! 48 other states have supported families.

Help make New York #49!

We’ve made calling super easy. 

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#1

Review the background information provided below.

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#2

Call Governor Hochul at (518) 474-8390.

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#3

Use our script below to guide your conversation!

Remember, you must say “thank you!”

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#4

Send us a note and let us know how it goes.

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  • WHO: If you live in New York, Governor Hochul is making an important decision on your behalf, now.
  • WHAT IS THE GRIEVING FAMILIES ACT: It is a bill that makes all lives equal, regardless of income, age, disability, race, or other factor.
  • WHY NOW: The bipartisan bill — approved by the House and Senate —is sitting on her desk now and awaiting her decision.
  • WHY CALL: Governor Hochul has vetoed this bill in the past — all people are equal and she needs to hear from you!

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Each year, thousands of New Yorkers are seriously injured and hundreds are killed by entirely preventable incidents like traffic crashes and gun violence. 

For most, these people are merely statistics, but for us, each of these lives injured or lost are real people — real children, parents, siblings, and spouses.

 

Today, only New York and Alabama shield the multi-industrial insurance complex and devalue the lives of children, retirees, the disabled, women, or non-White victims. Meaning if a White male is killed, their value (based on lost earnings) to society is more than a child’s, for example, and a higher compensation payout is provided to his family, as opposed to everyday Americans, like us.

 

We believe this is wrong. All New Yorkers’ lives should equally matter.

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We are calling on Governor Hochul to sign the Grieving Families Act, which passed both the New York House and Senate chambers with bi-partisan support, and stop shielding big insurance companies from providing appropriate compensation to all families in the aftermath.

 

The moral imperative is clear. Stand with grieving families. 

Grieving New York families need your help now!

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  1. Call Governor Hochul at (518) 474-8390.
  2. Her office is open Monday – Friday: 9 AM – 5 PM.

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I just learned that all New Yorkers are not considered equal under compensation laws when they are killed. Is that true?

I know the House and Senate voted – and passed – the Grieving Families Act to equalize compensation for all New Yorkers. 

This seems like a no brainer. In fact, I can’t believe that people who are killed today in New York are not equally compensated. 

Where does Governor Hochul stand on the Grieving Families Act?

Will she support families and sign the bill?

I sure hope so. If the Democrats and Republicans can agree this is important, it seems like this is an easy decision.

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If you can, please let us know how your conversation went. This is important because it helps us know how lawmakers respond to your conversations.

Drop us a note at hello@stagingevermore.dbdodev.com.

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Together, we are the voice of change!

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