New York legislation · 2025-2026 General Assembly
New York K1586: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim November 2026 as Epilepsy 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. 1586 BY: M. of A. Rules (McDonald) MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim November 2026 as Epilepsy Awareness Month in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official months dedicated to raising awareness of serious conditions impacting 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 November 2026 as Epilepsy Awareness Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Epilepsy Awareness Month; and WHEREAS, Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by seizures that consist of sudden and synchronized bursts of electrical energy that disrupt the brain's normal electrical pattern; it is a spectrum condition with a wide range of seizure types and control that varies from person to person; and WHEREAS, These seizures may impact consciousness, movement or sensation, and create long-term effects on the lifestyles of individuals with epilepsy; and WHEREAS, Approximately one-third of epilepsy patients live with uncontrolled seizures due to a lack of suitable clinically available treatment; and WHEREAS, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that epilepsy impacts roughly 3.4 million Americans and 50 million people worldwide; in 26 people …
Sponsors
- John McDonald (D, 108) · primary sponsor
- Andrea Bailey (R, 133)
- Scott Bendett (R, 107)
- Karl Brabenec (R, 98)
- Noah Burroughs (D, 18)
- Marianne Buttenschon (D, 119)
- Lester Chang (R, 49)
- William Colton (D, 47)
- Vivian Cook (D, 32)
- Brian Cunningham (D, 43)
- Joseph DeStefano (R, 3)
- Michael Fitzpatrick (R, 8)
Latest actions
- : ADOPTED
- : REFERRED TO CALENDAR
Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative
Common questions
- What is K1586?
- K1586 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim November 2026 as Epilepsy Awareness Month in the State of New York.
- What is the status of K1586?
- Passed both chambers as of June 3, 2026. Latest action: ADOPTED (June 3, 2026).
- Who sponsored K1586?
- John McDonald (D, 108), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for K1586?
- On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K1586
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