Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 2026, as Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month in the State of New York
This bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially recognize March 2026 as Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month in New York State. The resolution directs the Governor to proclaim this month-long observance to raise public awareness about multiple myeloma, a cancer that affects bone marrow and bones. By aligning with the national awareness month, the bill aims to increase education and support for those affected by the disease and their families. The measure is ceremonial and does not change any laws or allocate funding.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Assembly Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 10, 2026
Last action Mar 11, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Assembly. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
ADOPTED
lower
Mar 10, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CALENDAR
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Josh Jensen
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
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