New York legislation · 2025-2026 General Assembly
New York K1624: Honoring Ava Walia in recognition of her extraordinary efforts to promote organ donation awareness through Hopes & Soles
Status: Passed both chambers, June 3, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, June 3, 2026:
Assembly Resolution No. 1624 BY: M. of A. Blumencranz HONORING Ava Walia in recognition of her extraordinary efforts to promote organ donation awareness through Hopes & Soles WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize young leaders whose vision, compassion, and dedication have made a meaningful difference in the lives of others and have strengthened communities throughout the State of New York; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Ava Walia in recognition of her extraordinary efforts to promote organ donation awareness through Hopes & Soles; and WHEREAS, Ava Walia, a distinguished young resident of Syosset, New York, has demonstrated remarkable leadership, empathy, and civic engagement at an early age by championing a cause that has touched countless lives throughout New York State; and WHEREAS, Inspired by the loss of her beloved grandfather to kidney disease, Ava Walia transformed personal tragedy into a mission of hope, determined to educate others about the lifesaving importance of organ, eye, and tissue donation and to honor the selfless individuals whose gifts provide second chances to those in need; and WHEREAS, Two years ago, Ava Walia founded Hopes & Soles, a community walk dedicated to raising awareness of organ donation and bringing together donor families, transplant …
Sponsors
- Jacob Blumencranz (R, 15) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : ADOPTED
- : INTRODUCED
Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative
Common questions
- What is K1624?
- K1624 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Honoring Ava Walia in recognition of her extraordinary efforts to promote organ donation awareness through Hopes & Soles.
- What is the status of K1624?
- Passed both chambers as of June 3, 2026. Latest action: ADOPTED (June 3, 2026).
- Who sponsored K1624?
- Jacob Blumencranz (R, 15).
- Where is the official record for K1624?
- On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K1624
Source: official New York record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.