Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 2026, as Menopause Awareness Month in the State of New York
This Senate Resolution (S 1443) requests Governor Hochul to designate October 2026 as Menopause Awareness Month in New York State. It symbolically aims to raise public awareness about menopause health issues, reduce stigma, and promote education and support for those experiencing menopause and perimenopause. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but encourages statewide recognition of this natural biological process affecting most people assigned female at birth.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 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 14, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Roxanne Persaud
DDemocratic
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