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K 1178

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 12-18, 2026, as Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mary Beth Walsh

Urges the Governor to proclaim April 12-18, 2026 as Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in New York to honor 9-1-1 dispatchers and their essential public safety role.

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Bill Summary · K 1178

Summary of Bill: Memorializing Governor Hochul to Proclaim Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, NY (K 1178, 2025-2026)

Overview

  • Bill type: Assembly Resolution
  • Resolution number: A.1178
  • Session: 2025-2026
  • Jurisdiction: New York State
  • Proponent: Assembly Member Mary Beth Walsh (primary sponsor; co-sponsor noted)
  • Status: Adopted by the Legislature and sent to the Governor
    • Action history shows: REFERRED TO CALENDAR (2026-04-21) and ADOPTED (2026-04-22)

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 12-18, 2026 as Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in New York, aligning with the national observance of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (the second full week of April).
  • It recognizes the essential role of 9-1-1 call takers and dispatchers in emergency response, and seeks formal acknowledgment by the state for their contributions to public safety.

Key Provisions (Substantive Content)

  • Memorialization Request: The core provision is a formal request to the Governor to issue a proclamation designating the specified week as Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in New York.
  • Scope of Recognition: Emphasizes the critical functions of dispatchers, including:
    • Answering 9-1-1 calls and gathering vital information
    • Providing pre-arrival medical instructions
    • Guiding responders during police, fire, and medical emergencies
    • Working around the clock to support public safety personnel
  • Public Acknowledgment: Encourages public recognition of dispatchers’ contributions to community safety and appreciation for their service.

Affected Parties

  • Public Safety Telecommunicators: Dispatchers and 9-1-1 call-takers who perform emergency communications duties.
  • Government/State Administration: The Governor of New York is requested to issue a proclamation; the Legislature serves to memorialize the request.
  • General Public: The designation aims to raise awareness and appreciation among New York residents for dispatchers’ work.

Procedural and Timeline Elements

  • Effective Action: As a memorializing resolution, it does not create new law or impose new obligations; it serves as a formal recommendation to the Governor.
  • Timeline: Recommends proclaiming the week of April 12-18, 2026 as Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
  • Process Note: The bill moves through standard legislative steps; it was referred to calendar and subsequently adopted by the Assembly in April 2026.

Practical Impact

  • The proclamation would provide official state recognition for the week, potentially informing proclamations, ceremonies, and public messaging by state agencies and local governments.
  • It reinforces the value of emergency communications personnel within the broader public safety framework.

Summary

Bill A.1178 is a memorialization measure urging the Governor to proclaim April 12-18, 2026 as Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in New York, in alignment with national observance, to honor the critical and ongoing work of 9-1-1 dispatchers and related public safety telecommunicators. It does not alter statutes or create new regulatory requirements. The Legislature has adopted the resolution, sending it to the Governor for proclamation.

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

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