S8097A

The New York State Senate unanimously passed legislation establishing a working group to raise public awareness about blood clots and pulmonary embolisms. Senate Print 8097A, sponsored by Sen. Persaud, received 61 affirmative votes with no opposition. The bill, which takes effect 90 days after becoming law, was championed by three senators who shared personal experiences of surviving blood clots. Sen. Murray recounted developing a pulmonary embolism after knee surgery while serving in the legislature, nearly dying without recognizing warning signs. Sen. Hoylman-Sigal, also a blood clot survivor, cited statistics showing that up to 30 percent of untreated blood clots result in death. Sen. Persaud credited her staff member Michelle Edwin with bringing the issue to her attention and emphasized the need for public education about symptoms, particularly following surgery. The senators stressed that awareness of warning signs, family history, and preventive measures like hydration and exercise could be lifesaving.