Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2026, as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month in the State of New York
Senate Resolution 1373 requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2026 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Month in New York State. The resolution aims to increase public awareness about ALS, a progressive and fatal neurological disease that affects thousands of New Yorkers by raising understanding of its impact on patients and families. It does not create new laws or funding but encourages a formal state proclamation to highlight ALS during that month.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026
Last action Jan 21, 2026
Floor votes
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Jan 21, 2026
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
upper
Jan 12, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Roxanne Persaud
DDemocratic
Co
Jake Ashby
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Joe Griffo
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Toby Stavisky
DDemocratic
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