New York adopts the Solemn Covenant of the States to award prizes for curing diseases.

New York adopts the Solemn Covenant of the States to award prizes for curing diseases. The Solemn Covenant of States Commission will be established upon enactment by six states. The commission will create prizes for at least ten major diseases, determined by severity, survival rate, and public health expenses. The commission will also adopt rules for prize criteria, submission procedures, and ethical standards for research. The commission will be exempt from taxation and will audit its financial accounts annually.

New York adopts the Solemn Covenant of the States to award prizes for curing diseases.

New York adopts the Solemn Covenant of the States to award prizes for curing diseases. The Solemn Covenant of States Commission will be established upon enactment by six states. The commission will create prizes for at least ten major diseases, determined by severity, survival rate, and public health expenses. The commission will also adopt rules for prize criteria, submission procedures, and ethical standards for research. The commission will be exempt from taxation and will audit its financial accounts annually.