Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 10-16, 2026, as Food Allergy Awareness Week in New York.

This bill memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 10-16, 2026, as Food Allergy Awareness Week in New York. It highlights the prevalence of food allergies, which affect 4% of the population and cause thousands of emergency room visits annually. The bill emphasizes the importance of public awareness and education about food allergies and anaphylaxis, particularly among schools, restaurants, and citizens. It notes that while food allergies often arise in childhood, they can also be diagnosed in adulthood, and there is currently no cure.

Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 10-16, 2026, as Food Allergy Awareness Week in New York.

This bill memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 10-16, 2026, as Food Allergy Awareness Week in New York. It highlights the prevalence of food allergies, which affect 4% of the population and cause thousands of emergency room visits annually. The bill emphasizes the importance of public awareness and education about food allergies and anaphylaxis, particularly among schools, restaurants, and citizens. It notes that while food allergies often arise in childhood, they can also be diagnosed in adulthood, and there is currently no cure.