Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim January 2026, as Firefighter Cancer Prevention Month in the State of New York

Assembly Resolution 860 requests Governor Hochul to proclaim January 2026 as Firefighter Cancer Prevention Month in New York State. This resolution directly affects firefighters by raising public awareness of their elevated cancer risks - firefighters face a 9% higher cancer diagnosis rate and 14% higher cancer death rate than the general population, per NIOSH data. The resolution aligns with National Firefighter Cancer Prevention Month and aims to support cancer prevention efforts, including safer work practices and reducing exposure to carcinogens from smoke, debris, and contaminated gear. It does not create new laws but formally asks the Governor to issue a symbolic proclamation to highlight this issue. (Bill: A.860, Adopted 2026-01-21)