Bill > K00697

This resolution seeks to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim September 2025 as Dystonia Awareness Month in New York State, drawing attention to a complex neurological movement disorder that affects approximately 300,000 people in North America. The resolution provides detailed context about dystonia, explaining it as a condition causing involuntary muscle contractions and spasms that can impact specific body parts or multiple areas simultaneously, potentially causing painful and unpredictable movements. While the exact cause is unknown, researchers believe the disorder may result from abnormalities in the brain's basal ganglia or neurological communication processes, and it can be inherited or develop from other health conditions like stroke or trauma. The resolution emphasizes that dystonia does not discriminate, affecting individuals of all ages, genders, and backgrounds, and highlights that while no cure exists, treatments such as medications, botulinum toxin injections, and surgical interventions are available. By proposing this awareness month, the legislative body aims to increase public understanding and support for individuals living with this challenging neurological disorder.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K697