New York legislation · 2025-2026 General Assembly
New York K1517: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 3, 2026, Topical Steroid Withdrawal Awareness Day in the State of New York
Status: Passed both chambers, May 29, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, May 28, 2026:
Assembly Resolution No. 1517 BY: M. of A. Rules (Rajkumar) MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 3, 2026, as Topical Steroid Withdrawal Awareness Day in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official days that are set aside to increase awareness of serious diseases that affect the lives of citizens of the State of New York; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body hereby memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 3, 2026, as Topical Steroid Withdrawal Awareness Day, in conjunction with the observance of Global Topical Steroid Withdrawal Awareness Day; and WHEREAS, Both intentional and unintentional exposure to topical steroids can lead to Topical Steroid Addiction (TSA) and Red Skin Syndrome (RSS) leaving individuals to heal through Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW)-a painful, prolonged, and debilitating syndrome with a lengthy recovery process; and WHEREAS, Topical steroids are widely prescribed and readily available over the counter to treat both acute and chronic skin conditions-including eczema, psoriasis, vitiligo, alopecia areata, and various forms of dermatitis-making topical steroids a commonly relied-upon treatment, often used without full awareness of their potential long-term risks and side effects; and WHEREAS, Topical Steroid Withdrawal is characterized by a progressive and debilitating range of symptoms-including intense skin flushing, …
Sponsors
- Jenifer Rajkumar (D, 38) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : ADOPTED
- : REFERRED TO CALENDAR
Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative
Common questions
- What is K1517?
- K1517 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 3, 2026, Topical Steroid Withdrawal Awareness Day in the State of New York.
- What is the status of K1517?
- Passed both chambers as of May 29, 2026. Latest action: ADOPTED (May 29, 2026).
- Who sponsored K1517?
- Jenifer Rajkumar (D, 38).
- Where is the official record for K1517?
- On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K1517
Source: official New York record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.