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K 1363

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2026, as Stop the Bleed Month in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session

Proposal to proclaim May 2026 as Stop the Bleed Month in New York to raise public awareness and encourage bystander hemorrhage control training.

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Bill Summary · K 1363

Summary of Bill K01363 (2025-2026) — Memorializing May 2026 as Stop the Bleed Month

Main purpose and intent

  • The bill is a memorial resolution directing the Governor of New York to proclaim May 2026 as Stop the Bleed Month in the state, aligning with National Stop the Bleed Month.
  • Its central aim is to raise public awareness about hemorrhage control and the importance of bystander intervention in emergencies.

Key provisions and changes

  • The resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to issue an official proclamation declaring May 2026 as Stop the Bleed Month in New York.
  • It ties the state observance to the national Stop the Bleed initiative, which emphasizes training ordinary citizens to control severe bleeding before professional medical help arrives.
  • The resolution does not impose new regulatory requirements, funding, or program mandates; it serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment and awareness-raising measure.

Effects and who/what would be affected

  • Statewide impact is largely symbolic and awareness-oriented.
  • Potential indirect effects include:
    • Increased visibility and emphasis on Stop the Bleed training programs (e.g., Bleeding Control Basic courses) within New York.
    • Encouragement for schools, community organizations, law enforcement, and first responders to promote bleeding-control training.
  • No specific duties, fines, or budget allocations are enacted by the bill itself.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Status: Adopted by the Assembly on May 14, 2026; previously referred to the calendar on May 13, 2026.
  • The resolution requires the Governor to issue a proclamation recognizing May 2026 as Stop the Bleed Month.
  • As a memorial/resolution, it does not create enforceable statutory requirements or funding; its effect is ceremonial and commemorative.

Context and rationale

  • The bill cites Stop the Bleed as a federally supported program developed to empower the public to act as immediate responders during emergencies.
  • It highlights statistics on hemorrhage as a leading preventable cause of death in traumatic incidents and the importance of rapid intervention given typical emergency response times.
  • By memorializing Stop the Bleed Month, the measure aims to bolster public awareness and preparedness across New York State.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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