J 1812 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

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

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Photo of Gustavo Rivera
Gustavo Rivera
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
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