New York K1587: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim November 2026, as Alpha-1 Awareness Month in the State of New York

What the bill says

From the introduced text, June 2, 2026:

Assembly Resolution No. 1587 BY: M. of A. Rules (Santabarbara) MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim November 2026, as Alpha-1 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 diseases 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 November 2026, as Alpha-1 Awareness Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Alpha-1 Awareness Month; and WHEREAS, Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (Alpha-1) is a genetic condition that may result in serious lung disease or liver disease; it occurs when there is a severe lack of a protein in the blood called Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (AAT) which is mainly produced by the liver; and WHEREAS, The main function of AAT is to protect the lungs from inflammation caused by infection and inhaled irritants such as tobacco smoke; the low level of AAT in the blood occurs because the AAT is abnormal and cannot be released from the liver at the normal rate leading to a buildup of abnormal AAT in the liver which can cause liver disease; and …

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Sponsors

• Angelo Santabarbara (D, 111) · primary sponsor
• Joseph Angelino (R, 121)
• Anil Beephan (R, 105)
• Scott Bendett (R, 107)
• Kenneth Blankenbush (R, 117)
• Marianne Buttenschon (D, 119)
• Joseph DeStefano (R, 3)
• Michael Fitzpatrick (R, 8)
• Jodi Giglio (R, 2)
• Judy Griffin (D, 21)
• Stephen Hawley (R, 139)
• Alicia Hyndman (D, 29)

Latest actions

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

Common questions

What is K1587?

K1587 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim November 2026, as Alpha-1 Awareness Month in the State of New York.

What is the status of K1587?

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

Who sponsored K1587?

Angelo Santabarbara (D, 111), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for K1587?

On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K1587