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NY J01527

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Griffo

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2026 as Autism Acceptance Month in New York State, coinciding with National Autism Acceptance Month and World Autism Acceptance Day
  • Cites CDC statistics indicating autism spectrum disorder affects approximately 1 in 36 children and 1 in 45 adults in the United States
  • Notes diagnostic disparities where white children are more likely to be identified with ASD than Black or Hispanic children, and boys are 4.5 times more likely to be diagnosed than girls
  • Emphasizes the shift from "Autism Awareness" to "Autism Acceptance" to promote understanding, meaningful inclusion, and support for autistic individuals in society

Legislative Description

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2026, as Autism Acceptance Month in the State of New York

Last Action

ADOPTED

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/30/2026

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