Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2026, as Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Month in the State of New York
This bill directs Governor Kathy Hochul to officially designate April 2026 as Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Month in New York State. The resolution aims to raise public awareness about organ and tissue donation and encourage residents to register with the New York State Donate Life Registry. It highlights the critical need for donors by noting that thousands of people in New York are currently waiting for transplants. The bill does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic proclamation to promote donation awareness during the month.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Governor
Introduced Mar 20, 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 20, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Gustavo Rivera
DDemocratic/Working Families
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