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NY J01439
Resolution
Status
Passed
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Roxanne Persaud
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AI Summary
- Requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 1-7, 2026, as Hidradenitis Suppurativa Awareness Week in New York State, coinciding with National HS Awareness Week
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is an immune disease causing recurring boils in skin folds, affecting an estimated 20,000 New Yorkers and 3.3 million Americans
- HS disproportionately affects women (three times more likely) and is more prevalent among African-American and biracial individuals
- Patients suffer an average of nine years before receiving correct diagnosis due to lack of awareness among health professionals
- Aims to increase public and professional awareness, support HS research advocacy, and connect people living with the condition
Legislative Description
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 1-7, 2026, as Hidradenitis Suppurativa Awareness Week in the State of New York
Last Action
ADOPTED
1/21/2026
Committee Referrals
Finance1/14/2026
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