New York K1217: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2026 as Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month in the State of New York

What the bill says

From the introduced text, April 27, 2026:

Assembly Resolution No. 1217 BY: M. of A. Tannousis MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2026 as Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month in the State of New York WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in recognizing serious diseases by proclaiming official months to increase awareness of such concerns which affect thousands of New Yorkers; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2026 as Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month in the State of New York; and WHEREAS, Parkinson's Disease is a progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects movement; and WHEREAS, In the United States, 50,000-60,000 new cases of Parkinson's Disease are diagnosed each year, adding to the one million people who currently have Parkinson's Disease; and WHEREAS, Great strides have been made in the battle against Parkinson's Disease; Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month is committed to fighting this horrific disease by finding better ways to prevent, detect, and provide treatment; and WHEREAS, Parkinson's Disease is a substantial health problem in the State of New York and throughout the United States; it strikes disproportionately more men, but also women, with the average age of onset around 60 years; and WHEREAS, The symptoms of Parkinson's Disease can vary from person to person; early signs may be subtle and can …

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Sponsors

• Michael Tannousis (R, 64) · primary sponsor
• Joseph Angelino (R, 121)
• Andrea Bailey (R, 133)
• Anil Beephan (R, 105)
• Kenneth Blankenbush (R, 117)
• Karl Brabenec (R, 98)
• Brown, Eric (R, 20)
• Brown, Keith (R, 12)
• Marianne Buttenschon (D, 119)
• Joseph DeStefano (R, 3)
• Michael Durso (R, 9)
• Michael Fitzpatrick (R, 8)

Latest actions

1. April 28, 2026: ADOPTED
2. April 27, 2026: REFERRED TO CALENDAR

Common questions

What is K1217?

K1217 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2026 as Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month in the State of New York.

What is the status of K1217?

Passed both chambers as of April 28, 2026. Latest action: ADOPTED (April 28, 2026).

Who sponsored K1217?

Michael Tannousis (R, 64), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for K1217?

On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K1217