New York K1550: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 2026, as Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month, and June 27, 2026, as Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day in the State of New York

What the bill says

From the introduced text, June 1, 2026:

Assembly Resolution No. 1550 BY: M. of A. Rules (Lavine) MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 2026, as Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month, and June 27, 2026, as Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day in the State of New York WHEREAS, All citizens of the United States possess the basic human right to the preservation of personal dignity; and WHEREAS, All citizens of the United States deserve the investment of every possible resource to ensure their lasting physical, mental, and emotional well-being; and WHEREAS, The diagnosis known as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) was initially formulated in 1980 by the American Psychiatric Association to more accurately assess and assist veterans who had endured severe combat stress in Vietnam; and WHEREAS, It has been shown though electro-magnetic imaging that these wounds can cause physical changes to the brain which are more accurately describe as an injury; and WHEREAS, Referring to invisible wounds as post-traumatic stress injury (PTSI) can favorably influence those affected and encourage them to seek treatment without fear of retribution or shame; and WHEREAS, Post-traumatic stress injury can occur following exposure to extremely traumatic events other than combat such as, but not exclusive to interpersonal violence, life-threatening accidents and natural disasters; and WHEREAS, All citizens suffering from post-traumatic stress injury deserve our compassion and consideration; those brave men and women …

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Sponsors

• Charles Lavine (D, 13) · primary sponsor
• Steve Stern (D, 10)
• Joseph Angelino (R, 121)
• Andrea Bailey (R, 133)
• Kenneth Blankenbush (R, 117)
• Karl Brabenec (R, 98)
• Edward Braunstein (D, 26)
• Marianne Buttenschon (D, 119)
• Carroll, Patrick J. (D, 96)
• Patrick Chludzinski (R, 143)
• William Conrad (D, 140)
• Catalina Cruz (D, 39)

Latest actions

1. June 2, 2026: ADOPTED
2. June 1, 2026: REFERRED TO CALENDAR

Common questions

What is K1550?

K1550 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 2026, as Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month, and June 27, 2026, as Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day in the State of New York.

What is the status of K1550?

Passed both chambers as of June 2, 2026. Latest action: ADOPTED (June 2, 2026).

Who sponsored K1550?

Charles Lavine (D, 13), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for K1550?

On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K1550