New York K1554: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 2026, as Recovery Month in the State of New York

What the bill says

From the introduced text, June 1, 2026:

Assembly Resolution No. 1554 BY: M. of A. Rules (Brown K) MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 2026, as Recovery 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 conditions 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 2026, as Recovery Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Recovery Month; and WHEREAS, National Recovery Month, sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), is a national observance held every September to educate Americans about substance use treatment and mental health services which can enable those with mental and substance use disorders to live healthy and rewarding lives; and WHEREAS, National Recovery Month works to encourage and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the emergence of a strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and community members across the nation who make recovery in all its forms possible; and WHEREAS, This vital observance began in 1989, as Treatment Works! Month, which honored the …

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Sponsors

• Brown, Keith (R, 12) · primary sponsor
• Joseph Angelino (R, 121)
• Andrea Bailey (R, 133)
• Anil Beephan (R, 105)
• Scott Bendett (R, 107)
• Marianne Buttenschon (D, 119)
• Michael Durso (R, 9)
• Michael Fitzpatrick (R, 8)
• Jeff Gallahan (R, 131)
• Stephen Hawley (R, 139)
• Rebecca Kassay (D, 4)
• Anna Kelles (D, 125)

Latest actions

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

Common questions

What is K1554?

K1554 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 2026, as Recovery Month in the State of New York.

What is the status of K1554?

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

Who sponsored K1554?

Brown, Keith (R, 12), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for K1554?

On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K1554