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NY K01040
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Josh Jensen
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AI Summary
- Requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 2026 as Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month in New York State, aligning with National Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month
- Multiple myeloma is a cancer of plasma cells that collect in bone marrow and can damage bones, forming tumors in bones and other tissues
- Approximately 35,500 new cases of multiple myeloma are diagnosed annually in the United States, with around 12,300 deaths occurring each year from the disease
- Calls for greater public awareness and increased education and support efforts at local, state, and national levels for those affected, their families, and caregivers
Legislative Description
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 2026, as Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month in the State of New York
Last Action
adopted
3/11/2026
Full Bill Text
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