New York legislation · 2025-2026 General Assembly
New York K1531: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 2026 as Aphasia Awareness Month in the State of New York
Status: Passed both chambers, June 1, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, May 29, 2026:
Assembly Resolution No. 1531 BY: M. of A. Rules (Ra) MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 2026 as Aphasia 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 issues that affect the lives of citizens of New York State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and fully in accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 2026 as Aphasia Awareness Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Aphasia Awareness Month; and WHEREAS, Aphasia is an impairment of language affecting the production or comprehension of speech and the ability to read or write; this condition occurs when a part of a person's brain that is required for communication abilities is damaged due to a stroke, other brain injury, or neurological condition; and WHEREAS, Individuals who are affected by aphasia often struggle to come up with words, say what they mean, read quickly or to their full ability, know how to spell words that they used to be able to write, understand conversations, and follow a conversation; and WHEREAS, More commonly in aphasia, however, multiple aspects of communication are impaired, while some …
Sponsors
- Edward Ra (R, 19) · primary sponsor
- Joseph Angelino (R, 121)
- Anil Beephan (R, 105)
- Kenneth Blankenbush (R, 117)
- Brown, Eric (R, 20)
- Marianne Buttenschon (D, 119)
- Lester Chang (R, 49)
- Joseph DeStefano (R, 3)
- Michael Durso (R, 9)
- Michael Fitzpatrick (R, 8)
- Jarett Gandolfo (R, 7)
- Judy Griffin (D, 21)
Latest actions
- : ADOPTED
- : REFERRED TO CALENDAR
Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative
Common questions
- What is K1531?
- K1531 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 2026 as Aphasia Awareness Month in the State of New York.
- What is the status of K1531?
- Passed both chambers as of June 1, 2026. Latest action: ADOPTED (June 1, 2026).
- Who sponsored K1531?
- Edward Ra (R, 19), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for K1531?
- On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K1531
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