New York K1181: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2026, as Oral Cancer Awareness Month in the State of New York

What the bill says

From the introduced text, April 21, 2026:

Assembly Resolution No. 1181 BY: M. of A. Levenberg MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2026, as Oral Cancer Awareness Month in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official months that are set aside to increase awareness of serious illnesses that affect the lives of citizens of New York State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2026, as Oral Cancer Awareness Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Oral Cancer Awareness Month; and WHEREAS, Oral cancer is any cancerous tissue growth located in the oral cavity (the mouth), on the lip, and the oropharynx (the part of the throat at the back of the mouth); and WHEREAS, Oral cancer most commonly involves the tongue, the floor of the mouth, the lip, and the minor salivary glands; and WHEREAS, Most oral cancers look very similar under the microscope and are called "squamous cell" carcinomas which are malignant and tend to spread rapidly; and WHEREAS, While smoking and tobacco use are still major risk factors, the fastest growing segment of oral cancer patients in young, healthy, nonsmoking individuals is exposure to the …

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Sponsors

• Dana Levenberg (D, 95) · primary sponsor
• George Alvarez (D, 78)
• Joseph Angelino (R, 121)
• Didi Barrett (D, 106)
• Anil Beephan (R, 105)
• Hermelyn, Rodneyse Bichotte (I, 42)
• Jacob Blumencranz (R, 15)
• Brown, Keith (R, 12)
• Christopher Burdick (D, 93)
• Marianne Buttenschon (D, 119)
• Carroll, Patrick J. (D, 96)
• Brian Cunningham (D, 43)

Latest actions

1. April 22, 2026: ADOPTED
2. April 21, 2026: REFERRED TO CALENDAR

Common questions

What is K1181?

K1181 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2026, as Oral Cancer Awareness Month in the State of New York.

What is the status of K1181?

Passed both chambers as of April 22, 2026. Latest action: ADOPTED (April 22, 2026).

Who sponsored K1181?

Dana Levenberg (D, 95), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for K1181?

On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K1181