New York K1553: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 22, 2026, as Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day in the State of New York

What the bill says

From the introduced text, June 1, 2026:

Assembly Resolution No. 1553 BY: M. of A. Rules (Stern) MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 22, 2026, as Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official days and months that are set aside to increase awareness of serious mental health issues 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, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 22, 2026, as Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of September 2026 as National Suicide Prevention Month; and WHEREAS, Established to recognize the life and death of Senior Airman Robert McRae Dean and every veteran and active military member who has died by suicide, Veterans Suicide Awareness Day is also meant to elevate the issue in the public consciousness and to focus on prevention efforts; and WHEREAS, The United States Department of Veterans Affairs has previously reported that an average of 22 veterans per day die by suicide; and WHEREAS, The rate of suicide among veterans was 1.4 times higher among male veterans and 1.8 times higher among female veterans …

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Sponsors

• Steve Stern (D, 10) · primary sponsor
• Joseph Angelino (R, 121)
• Didi Barrett (D, 106)
• Anil Beephan (R, 105)
• Hermelyn, Rodneyse Bichotte (I, 42)
• Kenneth Blankenbush (R, 117)
• Karl Brabenec (R, 98)
• Brown, Eric (R, 20)
• Brown, Keith (R, 12)
• Marianne Buttenschon (D, 119)
• Lester Chang (R, 49)
• Landon Dais (D, 77)

Latest actions

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

Common questions

What is K1553?

K1553 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 22, 2026, as Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day in the State of New York.

What is the status of K1553?

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

Who sponsored K1553?

Steve Stern (D, 10), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for K1553?

On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K1553