Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 15, 2025, as Stiff Person Syndrome Awareness Day in New York.

This bill memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 15, 2025, as Stiff Person Syndrome Awareness Day in New York. Stiff Person Syndrome is a rare neurological disorder affecting approximately one to two individuals per million. It causes stiffness and spasms in muscles, often triggered by surprise, sudden movements, cold temperatures, or emotional stress. The cause is unknown, though it is believed to involve antibodies blocking the GAD enzyme, which affects the GABA neurotransmitter.

Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 15, 2025, as Stiff Person Syndrome Awareness Day in New York.

This bill memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 15, 2025, as Stiff Person Syndrome Awareness Day in New York. Stiff Person Syndrome is a rare neurological disorder affecting approximately one to two individuals per million. It causes stiffness and spasms in muscles, often triggered by surprise, sudden movements, cold temperatures, or emotional stress. The cause is unknown, though it is believed to involve antibodies blocking the GAD enzyme, which affects the GABA neurotransmitter.