New York legislation · 2025-2026 General Assembly
New York K1581: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 2026, as Rett Syndrome Awareness Month 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. 1581 BY: M. of A. Rules (McDonald) MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 2026, as Rett Syndrome Awareness Month in the State of New York WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in recognizing official months established to increase awareness of serious health issues that affect the lives of all New Yorkers; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 2026, as Rett Syndrome Awareness Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Rett Syndrome Awareness Month; and WHEREAS, Rett syndrome is a postnatal genetic neurological disorder that occurs primarily in females and rarely in males; and WHEREAS, Symptoms in children usually do not appear until 6 to 18 months, and a regression period leads to lifelong impairments with multiple dysfunctions: speech is lost, seizures can develop, scoliosis occurs, many develop irregular breathing patterns, and more than half of the people with Rett syndrome lose their ability to walk; the hallmark sign of Rett syndrome is near constant retentive hand movements while awake; and WHEREAS, Those diagnosed with Rett syndrome require maximum assistance with daily living activities; however, the disorder is not degenerative, and biomedical research suggests that neurological symptoms may be reversed even after decades of severe symptoms; and …
Sponsors
- John McDonald (D, 108) · primary sponsor
- Andrea Bailey (R, 133)
- Scott Bendett (R, 107)
- Marianne Buttenschon (D, 119)
- William Colton (D, 47)
- Vivian Cook (D, 32)
- Joseph DeStefano (R, 3)
- Michael Fitzpatrick (R, 8)
- Anna Kelles (D, 125)
- Charles Lavine (D, 13)
- Dana Levenberg (D, 95)
- Donna Lupardo (D, 123)
Latest actions
- : ADOPTED
- : REFERRED TO CALENDAR
Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative
Common questions
- What is K1581?
- K1581 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 2026, as Rett Syndrome Awareness Month in the State of New York.
- What is the status of K1581?
- Passed both chambers as of June 3, 2026. Latest action: ADOPTED (June 3, 2026).
- Who sponsored K1581?
- John McDonald (D, 108), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for K1581?
- On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K1581
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