Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 2026, as Kidney Disease Awareness Month in the State of New York
This bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially designate March 2026 as Kidney Disease Awareness Month in New York State to highlight the importance of recognizing and addressing chronic kidney disease. The resolution directs the Governor to issue a proclamation for this observance, which aligns with National Kidney Month and aims to increase public awareness about kidney health issues. The bill does not create new laws or funding but serves as a ceremonial measure to promote education and support for kidney disease prevention and management.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Governor
Introduced Mar 18, 2026
Last action Mar 24, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Mar 24, 2026
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
upper
Mar 18, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Gustavo Rivera
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Patrick Gallivan
RRepublican/Conservative
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