Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim November 2026, as Hospice and Palliative Care Awareness Month in the State of New York
This bill asks the Governor of New York to officially designate November 2026 as Hospice and Palliative Care Awareness Month. It does not change any laws or create new programs but serves to highlight the importance of end-of-life care services for patients and their families. The resolution emphasizes the role these services play in providing comfort, managing symptoms, and supporting emotional and spiritual needs during serious illnesses. By memorializing this proclamation, the legislature aims to raise public awareness about the value of hospice and palliative care within the state.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Assembly Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced May 5, 2026
Last action May 6, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Assembly by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
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Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
1
May 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
ADOPTED
lower
May 5, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CALENDAR
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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