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K 1309

Recognizing the observance of World AIDS Day, on December 1, 2026

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Marianne Buttenschon

New York formally recognizes World AIDS Day on December 1, 2026 to raise awareness and support prevention, treatment, and care without creating new mandates or funding.

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Bill Summary · K 1309

Overview

  • Bill: K 1309 (Assembly Resolution No. 1309)
  • Session: 2025-2026
  • Jurisdiction: New York
  • Title: Recognizing the observance of World AIDS Day, on December 1, 2026
  • Sponsor: Assembly Member Buttenschon (co-sponsor Marianne Buttenschon)
  • Status: Introduced and adopted (2026-05-07)

Purpose and Intent

  • To officially recognize and observe World AIDS Day on December 1, 2026.
  • To align New York State with global and national efforts to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS, encourage progress in prevention, treatment, and care, and demonstrate solidarity in addressing the pandemic.

Key Provisions

  • Formal recognition by the New York State Assembly that December 1, 2026 is World AIDS Day.
  • Acknowledges World AIDS Day as an opportunity to increase public awareness of HIV/AIDS status, prevention, treatment, and care both in New York and worldwide.
  • Highlights World AIDS Day origins and purpose:
    • Initiated by the United Nations, first held in 1988.
    • The World AIDS Campaign focus on reducing AIDS-related deaths and improving access to treatment.
    • The U.S. presidency has issued an official proclamation on World AIDS Day since 1995.
  • Emphasizes ongoing global and local impact of HIV/AIDS, including historical and current data references (e.g., global figures and state-specific figures from past years) and the absence of a cure, with antiretroviral therapy enabling healthier, longer lives for those with HIV.
  • Encourages continued awareness, international solidarity, and public/private collaboration to reduce transmission and improve care.

Who/What is Affected

  • Official recognition by the New York State Legislature; no new state mandates, funding, or programmatic requirements are included in the text.
  • Broad impact on awareness-raising efforts and public commemoration within New York, potentially influencing public messaging, education, and event planning related to World AIDS Day.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Date of observance referenced: December 1, 2026 (World AIDS Day).
  • Legislative action:
    • Introduced: May 7, 2026
    • Adopted: May 7, 2026 (same day)
  • The resolution serves as a formal acknowledgment rather than creating new programs or funding mechanics.

Notes for Readers

  • This is a commemorative resolution, focusing on recognizing the observance and encouraging awareness and solidarity. It does not establish new statutory requirements, budgets, or administrative actions.
  • Reflects ongoing commitment to HIV/AIDS awareness, prevention, treatment, and care as part of New York State’s public health and social advocacy efforts.

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

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