Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2026, as Lupus Awareness Month in the State of New York

This bill asks the Governor of New York to officially recognize May 2026 as Lupus Awareness Month. The measure aims to highlight the impact of lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease affecting over 105,000 New Yorkers, and to encourage greater public and professional awareness of the condition. By directing the Governor to issue a proclamation, the legislation seeks to bring attention to the disease's prevalence, particularly among women and certain minority groups, and to support ongoing efforts for better diagnosis and treatment.