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NY K01057
Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mary Walsh
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AI Summary
- Requests Governor Kathy Hochul proclaim March 2026 as Autoimmune Awareness Month in New York State, aligning with National Autoimmune Awareness Month
- Highlights that autoimmune diseases affect up to 50 million Americans, with 80% being women, and are among the top 10 leading causes of death for women under 65
- Notes annual direct health care costs exceed $100.78 billion nationally, with approximately 250,000 new diagnoses each year
- Cites Autoimmune Association research showing patients spend an average of 4.5 years and over $50,000 to receive a correct diagnosis
- Identifies more than 140 chronic autoimmune diseases with no known cures, emphasizing the need for increased research funding, public education, and improved diagnostic standards
Legislative Description
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 2026, as Autoimmune Awareness Month in the State of New York
Last Action
referred to calendar
3/16/2026
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