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NY J01550

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

2/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Roxanne Persaud

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requests Governor Kathy Hochul proclaim November 2026 as Diabetic Eye Disease Month in New York State, coinciding with National Diabetic Eye Disease Month
  • Highlights that over 7 million Americans are affected by diabetic retinopathy, a condition where chronic high blood sugar damages the retina's blood vessels
  • Notes that current treatment plans for diabetic retinopathy have a 95% success rate in maintaining vision, based on 1993 study results
  • References the National Eye Institute, established in 1968, as the first government agency dedicated exclusively to research on visual diseases and disorders
  • Aims to increase awareness of diabetic eye disease and encourage greater action at local, state, and national levels

Legislative Description

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim November 2026, as Diabetic Eye Disease Month in the State of New York

Last Action

ADOPTED

2/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/5/2026

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