New York legislation · 2025-2026 General Assembly
New York K1578: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 5, 2026, as Meningitis Day in the State of New York
Status: Passed both chambers, June 3, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, June 2, 2026:
Assembly Resolution No. 1578 BY: M. of A. Rules (Rosenthal) MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 5, 2026, as Meningitis Day in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official observances which raise awareness of serious public health issues affecting individuals, families, and communities throughout this State and nation; 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 5, 2026, as Meningitis Day in the State of New York, in conjunction with World Meningitis Day; and WHEREAS, World Meningitis Day is observed annually on October 5th to increase public understanding of meningitis prevention, symptoms, treatment, and the importance of immunization; and WHEREAS, Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes, known as the meninges, surrounding the brain and spinal cord and may be caused by viral or bacterial infections; while viral meningitis is often mild, bacterial meningitis is a serious and potentially fatal disease which can progress rapidly within hours; and WHEREAS, Adolescents and young adults remain among the populations at greatest risk for meningococcal disease, and outbreaks have occurred on college campuses and in community settings across the Nation; and WHEREAS, Even among survivors of bacterial meningitis, many individuals experience long-term …
Sponsors
- Linda Rosenthal (D, 67) · primary sponsor
- Marianne Buttenschon (D, 119)
- Philip Ramos (D, 6)
- Angelo Santabarbara (D, 111)
Latest actions
- : ADOPTED
- : REFERRED TO CALENDAR
Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative
Common questions
- What is K1578?
- K1578 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 5, 2026, as Meningitis Day in the State of New York.
- What is the status of K1578?
- Passed both chambers as of June 3, 2026. Latest action: ADOPTED (June 3, 2026).
- Who sponsored K1578?
- Linda Rosenthal (D, 67), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for K1578?
- On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K1578
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