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A 7672

Establishes September twenty-second of each year as a day of commemoration known as Veteran Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Angelino and 9 co-sponsors

Designates September 22 as Veteran Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day in New York State to raise awareness, honor veterans lost to suicide, and guide public observances.

REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
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Bill Summary · A 7672

Summary: A.7672 — Veteran Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day

Overview

A.7672 would designate a yearly observance in New York State: September 22 is established as a day of commemoration known as Veteran Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day. The bill was introduced on April 4, 2025 and is currently referred to the Governmental Operations committee.

What the bill would do

  • Establishes September 22 every year as a day of commemoration titled “Veteran Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day.”
  • The bill’s text would specify the activities or observances expected or encouraged on that day; the summary here reflects the designation itself. The exact observance framework (how statewide or local entities participate, any required proclamations, educational events, or memorial activities) would be detailed in the bill’s full text.
  • Effective date and implementation details will be set forth in the enacted text (if the bill advances and becomes law).

Key provisions and changes

  • Designation: Creates a formal annual observance on September 22 to raise awareness about veteran suicide and to honor veterans who have died by suicide.
  • Observance framework: The language in the full bill would outline how the day is to be observed (e.g., ceremonies, educational programs, and encouragement for schools, public agencies, and communities to participate). Specific requirements would be found in the bill’s operative provisions.
  • Scope: As a state designation, the measure signals attention to veteran mental health issues and remembrance, potentially guiding related state and local activities, resources, and messaging.

Who would be affected

  • Veterans and veteran families: heightened awareness and potential access to related resources and remembrance activities.
  • State and local governments, schools, and public institutions: encouraged to observe or promote activities associated with the day.
  • Organizations active in veteran services and mental health advocacy: potential partners in observances and programming.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Status: Referred to Governmental Operations (as of the latest action).
  • Legislative history: Introduced and referred on April 4, 2025; two identical “referred to” actions recorded on that date.
  • Sponsors: Steve Stern is the primary sponsor. Cosponsors include John Lemondes, Chris Burdick, Charles Lavine, Eddie Gibbs, Joe DeStefano, Karl Brabenec, Stacey Pheffer Amato, Joe Angelino, and Matthew Slater.
  • Related legislation: Prior-session A 8602, A 6975, A 5114; companion S 4152 (listed twice). These related bills suggest ongoing interest in establishing a veteran-focused commemorative day across sessions or through companion Senate measures.

Potential impact and considerations

  • Purpose and visibility: Elevates attention to veteran suicide prevention and remembrance, potentially informing mental health outreach and veteran services.
  • Resource considerations: The bill’s summary does not specify funding or administrative requirements; the enacted text would detail any costs or program needs.
  • Next steps: If advanced, the bill would need passage by the Legislature and signature by the Governor to become law. Observance guidelines would be implemented through whatever mechanisms the bill authorizes (proclamations, school and agency guidance, events, etc.).

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Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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