Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2026, as Stop the Bleed Month in the State of New York
Assembly Resolution No. 1363 is a memorializing resolution that asks Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2026 as Stop the Bleed Month in New York State, in alignment with National Stop the Bleed Month. The resolution is primarily commemorative and educational: it highlights the dangers of uncontrolled bleeding, notes that severe blood loss can be fatal within minutes, and emphasizes that trauma is a leading cause of death for younger Americans and a major source of preventable death in emergency situations.
The resolution describes the Stop the Bleed initiative, launched in 2015 and supported by the U.S. Department of Defense, as a public training campaign that teaches ordinary people how to control severe bleeding before professional responders arrive. It references hands-on training such as the Bleeding Control Basic (B-Con) course and argues that broader public participation in bleeding-control training can improve survivability, strengthen community preparedness, and save lives across New York State.
Because this is a resolution rather than a bill amending the Consolidated Laws, it does not change state statutes, create new regulatory duties, or appropriate funds. Its practical effect is limited to formally urging the Governor to issue a proclamation designating May 2026 as Stop the Bleed Month and to promote public awareness of bleeding-control training and emergency preparedness among residents, first responders, law enforcement, and bystanders.
The overall sentiment reflected in the resolution is strongly supportive and public-health oriented. The text presents Stop the Bleed as a life-saving, broadly beneficial initiative and frames the proclamation as a common-sense awareness measure tied to preventable death reduction and community resilience. No opposition is reflected in the available record, and there are no recorded committee transcripts or votes indicating controversy.
No notable points of contention appear in the available materials. The resolution is nonbinding and ceremonial, so any debate would likely center only on the value of official proclamations and public-awareness campaigns rather than on legal or fiscal consequences. The bill context shows no committee discussion, no votes, and no recorded action history, suggesting little or no opposition in the legislative process.