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NY K00311

NY K00311
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2025, as Oral Cancer Awareness Month in the State of New York

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Introduced
04/04/2025
In Committee
04/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
04/07/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/07/2025

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2025, as Oral Cancer Awareness Month in the State of New York

AI Summary

This resolution urges Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim April 2025 as Oral Cancer Awareness Month in New York State, highlighting critical information about this serious medical condition. The resolution provides extensive context about oral cancer, explaining that it involves cancerous tissue growth in the mouth and throat, most commonly affecting the tongue, floor of the mouth, and lips. It notes that oral cancers are typically squamous cell carcinomas that spread rapidly, and while smoking remains a major risk factor, the HPV-16 virus is increasingly contributing to cases, particularly among young, nonsmoking individuals. The resolution also emphasizes important demographic trends, such as the changing gender ratio of oral cancer patients and the higher incidence and lower survival rates among African-Americans. Additionally, it stresses the importance of annual dental screenings, particularly for individuals over 17, and highlights that early detection can lead to an 80 to 90 percent survival rate. The ultimate goal of the resolution is to raise public awareness about oral cancer's causes, effects, and treatments, underscoring the significance of this medical condition for New York State residents.

Sponsors (45)

George Alvarez (D)*,  Joe Angelino (R)*,  Didi Barrett (D)*,  Anil Beephan Jr. (R)*,  Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (D)*,  Jake Blumencranz (R)*,  Keith Brown (R)*,  Chris Burdick (D)*,  Marianne Buttenschon (D)*,  Patrick Carroll (D)*,  Landon Dais (D)*,  Maritza Davila (D)*,  Joe DeStefano (R)*,  Michael Durso (R)*,  Harvey Epstein (D)*,  Mike Fitzpatrick (R)*,  Jodi Giglio (R)*,  Deborah Glick (D)*,  Scott Gray (R)*,  Judy Griffin (D)*,  Alicia Hyndman (D)*,  Josh Jensen (R)*,  Billy Jones (D)*,  Rebecca Kassay (D)*,  Paula Kay (D)*,  John Lemondes (R)*,  Dana Levenberg (D)*,  Donna Lupardo (D)*,  John McDonald (D)*,  Karen McMahon (D)*,  John Mikulin (R)*,  Brian Miller (R)*,  Angelo Morinello (R)*,  Misha Novakhov (R)*,  Kwani O'Pharrow (D)*,  Amy Paulin (D)*,  Angelo Santabarbara (D)*,  Rebecca Seawright (D)*,  Maryjane Shimsky (D)*,  Jo Anne Simon (D)*,  Robert Smullen (R)*,  Chris Tague (R)*,  David Weprin (D)*,  Carrie Woerner (D)*,  John Zaccaro (D)*, 

Last Action

adopted (on 04/07/2025)

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