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K 1369

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim November 15, 2026, as Prematurity Day in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session

The bill merely urges the Governor to proclaim November 15, 2026 as Prematurity Day in New York to raise awareness without creating new programs or funding.

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Bill Summary · K 1369

Summary of Bill K 1369 (2025-2026) – New York

Purpose and intent

  • The bill is a memorialization resolution urging Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim November 15, 2026, as Prematurity Day in the State of New York.
  • It aligns with World Prematurity Day, observed globally to raise awareness about premature birth and related health challenges.

Key provisions and changes

  • Provisions are ceremonial and symbolic in nature, rather than creating new law or programs.
  • If enacted, the Governor would issue a proclamation designating November 15, 2026, as Prematurity Day in New York State.
  • The resolution references World Prematurity Day (created in November 2011 by the March of Dimes) and emphasizes awareness, compassion for families, and the importance of evidence-based, cost-effective solutions to premature birth and its consequences.

Affected parties and impact

  • Primary beneficiaries: infants born prematurely, their families, and communities in New York State who participate in awareness activities.
  • Indirect impact: increases public attention to prematurity, potential alignment with state health messaging, and encouragement for local and state-level efforts to address premature birth and related health outcomes.
  • No new funding, programs, or regulatory requirements are created by this resolution.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Status: Adopted by the Assembly on May 14, 2026; previously referred to the calendar on May 13, 2026.
  • Next step: Transmits a copy of the engrossed resolution to the Governor for action (i.e., potential issuance of a proclamation).
  • Timing reference: Proclamation would be for November 15, 2026, in conjunction with World Prematurity Day.

Additional context

  • The resolution emphasizes the ongoing health risks associated with prematurity, including risks of cerebral palsy, developmental delays, hearing and vision problems, and the disproportionate share of neonatal deaths attributed to premature birth.
  • It calls for increased awareness and action at local, state, and national levels to support families affected by prematurity.

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

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