New York K1580: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 2026, as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the State of New York

What the bill says

From the introduced text, June 2, 2026:

Assembly Resolution No. 1580 BY: M. of A. Rules (Bronson) MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 2026, as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the State of New York WHEREAS, Breast cancer remains one of the most pressing public health challenges facing women and families in the United States and the State of New York; and WHEREAS, Breast cancer is the second most common cancer affecting American women, with an estimated 321,910 new cases of invasive breast cancer and 60,730 new cases of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) expected to be diagnosed in women in 2026; and WHEREAS, Approximately 2,670 new cases of breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in men in 2026, and an estimated 42,140 women and 530 men are projected to die from the disease this year; and WHEREAS, Breast cancer incidence has continued to rise by approximately one percent annually from 2012 through 2021, with an even steeper increase observed among women under the age of 50; and WHEREAS, Despite the continued rise in incidence, mortality rates have declined steadily since 1989, falling by 44 percent overall and resulting in nearly 518,000 fewer breast cancer deaths nationwide due to advances in treatment and earlier detection through screening; and WHEREAS, Self-examination and mammography remain among the most widely available and effective tools for early detection, while …

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Sponsors

• Harry Bronson (D, 138) · primary sponsor
• Andrea Bailey (R, 133)
• Marianne Buttenschon (D, 119)
• Sarah Clark (D, 136)
• Stephen Hawley (R, 139)
• Josh Jensen (R, 134)
• Jennifer Lunsford (D, 135)
• Brian Manktelow (R, 130)
• Demond Meeks (D, 137)
• Amato, Stacey Pheffer (I, 23)
• Angelo Santabarbara (D, 111)

Latest actions

1. June 3, 2026: ADOPTED
2. June 2, 2026: REFERRED TO CALENDAR

Common questions

What is K1580?

K1580 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 2026, as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the State of New York.

What is the status of K1580?

Passed both chambers as of June 3, 2026. Latest action: ADOPTED (June 3, 2026).

Who sponsored K1580?

Harry Bronson (D, 138), with 10 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for K1580?

On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K1580