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NY J01577
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Roxanne Persaud
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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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