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NY J01382

Resolution

Status

Passed

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Roxanne Persaud

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 11-17, 2026, as Period Poverty Awareness Week in New York State
  • Highlights that 1 in 4 women and girls struggle to afford adequate period supplies each month due to lack of income
  • Notes that 1 in 5 women and girls miss work or school because they lack sufficient period products
  • Recognizes period poverty as a serious public health issue that creates a cycle of lost wages and missed educational opportunities
  • Directs that an engrossed copy of the resolution be transmitted to Governor Hochul

Legislative Description

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 11-17, 2026, as Period Poverty Awareness Week in the State of New York

Last Action

ADOPTED

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/12/2026

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