As the session draws to a close, a bill ending the religious exemption for vaccinations remains stalled in the Legislature.

United States numbers are rising to more than 1,000 confirmed, with most in New York and state lawmakers are running out of time in Albany.  A bill ending the religious exemption for vaccinations is yet to gain a vote in either the Senate or Assembly.

“This is an extremely important piece of legislation,” said Senator David Carlucci. “We see the urgency. Just today another confirmed case of the measles in Rockland County, we have over 800 cases in New York state.”

The cases have largely been found in the Hudson Valley and Brooklyn, predominantly affecting the Orthodox Jewish community. On Thursday, Senators David Carlucci and Brad Hoylman touted a different bill that seeks to serve the same purpose: Requiring kids who attend day camp this summer to be vaccinated.

“We want to make sure that here in New York state we are doing everything we can to stop the spread of measles,” said Carlucci. “Stop the spread of measles from getting a foothold and wreaking havoc in our country.”

But the religious exemption bill remains stuck in neutral. Governor Andrew Cuomo in a radio interview gave his voice in support.

“If it doesn't happen, I think we put our state's public health at risk,” said Cuomo. “I respect the religious exemption, I hear the anti-vaxxers, but public health comes first.”

Hoylman, a Democrat from Manhattan, said Cuomo's public support for the bill was important.

“The governor's voice on this issue will make the difference,” said Hoylman. “Him endorsing specifically our bill to end non-medical exemptions I think will push it over the top.”

The session is scheduled to conclude June 19 and lawmakers have a full plate: Considering bills that would legalize marijuana, expand rent control regulations upstate and provide driver's license access to undocumented immigrants.