Recognizing October 9, 2026, as PANS/PANDAS Awareness Day in the State of New York

This bill designates October 9, 2026, as PANS/PANDAS Awareness Day in New York State to raise public understanding of these pediatric conditions. It directly affects children with Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome and Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections, as well as their families and healthcare providers. The measure serves as a symbolic recognition to honor the resilience of affected children and to encourage support for research and education regarding these illnesses. By pausing legislative business on this date, the assembly aims to highlight the importance of early diagnosis and evidence-based treatment for these complex disorders.