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NY J01436
Resolution
Status
Passed
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Alexis Weik
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AI Summary
- Requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2026 as Multiple Birth Awareness Month in New York State, aligning with National Multiple Birth Awareness Month
- Highlights that multiple-birth rates have significantly increased since the 1980s, creating greater need for education and support resources for families
- Notes health risks associated with multiple births: 1 in 8 twins and 1 in 3 triplets are born prematurely, compared to fewer than 2 in 100 single births; infant mortality is four times higher for twins than single births
- References the National Organization for Multiples (Multiples of America), established in 1960 to provide research, education, and support for multiple-birth families
- Aims to spread awareness about issues including twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome, premature births, and low birth weights while encouraging families to access support resources
Legislative Description
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2026 as Multiple Birth Awareness Month in the State of New York
Last Action
ADOPTED
1/21/2026
Committee Referrals
Finance1/14/2026
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