The days leading up to the end of the legislative session in Albany, New York could have been described as disquieting and tense. New Yorkers have been trying for years to persuade Governor Cuomo to sign a medical marijuana bill in New York. In the past two years, a delegation of patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, SSDP chapters, and endorsing organizations have held meetings with Cuomo's staff to discuss the details and logistics of this the Compassionate Care Act. In spite of this, the governor’s staff did not suggest amendments to the bill until the final days of the session and Cuomo failed to meet with patients or family members of advocacy groups.