New York legislation · 2025-2026 General Assembly
New York K1562: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 2026, as Perthes Disease Awareness Month in the State of New York
Status: Passed both chambers, June 2, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, June 1, 2026:
Assembly Resolution No. 1562 BY: M. of A. Rules (Simone) MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 2026, as Perthes Disease 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 medical 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, this Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 2026, as Perthes Disease Awareness Month in the State of New York; and WHEREAS, Legg-Calve-Perthes disease, commonly known as Perthes disease, is a rare childhood condition that affects the hip when blood supply to the hip bone is disrupted, causing bone cells to die, the hip joint to erode, and significant pain and mobility complications to occur; and WHEREAS, Perthes disease is approximately four times more common in boys than girls and most commonly occurs between the ages of four and eight years old, often affecting active children during critical stages of growth and development; and WHEREAS, Early symptoms of Perthes disease may appear subtle, including a painless limp or mild pain in the thigh or knee, resulting in delayed or missed diagnoses that may lead to permanent hip …
Sponsors
- Tony Simone (D, 75) · primary sponsor
- Marianne Buttenschon (D, 119)
- Michael Durso (R, 9)
- Michael Fitzpatrick (R, 8)
- Deborah Glick (D, 66)
- Donna Lupardo (D, 123)
- John McDonald (D, 108)
- Angelo Santabarbara (D, 111)
- Maryjane Shimsky (D, 92)
- Jo Simon (D, 52)
- Doug Smith (R, 5)
Latest actions
- : ADOPTED
- : REFERRED TO CALENDAR
Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative
Common questions
- What is K1562?
- K1562 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 2026, as Perthes Disease Awareness Month in the State of New York.
- What is the status of K1562?
- Passed both chambers as of June 2, 2026. Latest action: ADOPTED (June 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored K1562?
- Tony Simone (D, 75), with 10 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for K1562?
- On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K1562
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