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NY J01577

Resolution

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 to proclaim November 2026 as Healthy Skin Month in New York State, coinciding with National Healthy Skin Month
  • Aims to raise awareness about skin health, including proper sunscreen use, skin cancer prevention, and periodic self-examinations for unusual spots or moles
  • Highlights that National Healthy Skin Month is sponsored by the American Academy of Dermatology
  • Notes that people with darker complexions are not exempt from skin cancer and tend to have higher mortality rates from the disease despite less visible skin irregularities
  • Emphasizes lifestyle factors for skin health including stress management, adequate rest, exercise, and drinking eight glasses of water daily

Legislative Description

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim November 2026, as Healthy Skin Month in the State of New York

Last Action

ADOPTED

2/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/6/2026

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