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NY K00952
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Edward Ra
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AI Summary
- Requests Governor Kathy Hochul proclaim February 14, 2026, as "A Day for Hearts: Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day" in New York State
- Coincides with Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week (February 7-14, 2026), an annual public education effort
- Approximately 40,000 children are born annually with heart defects, affecting about 1.8 million U.S. families
- CHD occurs in about 9 out of every 1,000 infants and is the leading cause of birth defect-related deaths
- At least 35 distinct heart defects are now recognized, though funding for education, research, and support remains limited
Legislative Description
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 14, 2026, as A Day for Hearts: Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day in the State of New York
Last Action
adopted
2/11/2026
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