Albany — February 26, State Senator Peter Oberacker proudly announced the unanimous passage of Senate Bill S3335, groundbreaking legislation aimed at significantly expanding the National Marrow Donor Program donor pool and improving access to life-saving bone marrow transplants for individuals battling life-threatening blood cancers such as leukemia and lymphoma. 

“Today, we’ve taken a giant step forward in the fight against blood cancers,” said Senator Oberacker. “This bill ensures that individuals suffering from leukemia, lymphoma, and other blood cancers will have access to the life-saving treatments they desperately need. 

Senate Bill S3335 directly addresses the urgent need for a diverse background of marrow donors to meet the growing need for life-saving transplants. This bill creates a seamless way for New Yorkers to become registered bone marrow donors through routine transactions at the Department of Motor Vehicles. 

“This bill means more matches, more transplants, and more lives saved,” said Senator Oberacker. “We’re making it easier to enroll as a donor and giving an opportunity to save a life. Together, we can ensure more families get more time with their loved ones.”