Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2025, as Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Month in the State of New York
This resolution asks Governor Hochul to declare April 2025 as Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Month in New York, aligning with National Donate Life Month. It aims to raise public awareness about organ donation and encourage New Yorkers to register with the state's donor registry, which helps address the need of approximately 8,000 people waiting for transplants in New York. The resolution focuses on education and recognition of donors, without creating new laws or altering existing policies.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2025
Last action Mar 4, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
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Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Mar 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
upper
Feb 26, 2025
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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