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K 366

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 20-26, 2025, as Abusive Head Trauma/Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Bill Magnarelli

Urges the Governor to proclaim April 20–26, 2025 as Abusive Head Trauma/Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week to raise public awareness and prevention efforts.

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Bill Summary · K 366

Summary: Bill K 366 — Memorializing Governor Hochul to Proclaim Abusive Head Trauma/Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week

At a glance

  • Bill number: K 366
  • Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 20-26, 2025, as Abusive Head Trauma/Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week in the State of New York
  • Type: Resolution (non-binding)
  • Sponsor (primary): William Magnarelli
  • Status: ADOPTED
  • Introduced: April 25, 2025
  • Date of adoption: April 28, 2025 (adopted by the Legislature)

Purpose and intent

  • The bill is a formal resolution urging Governor Kathy Hochul to issue a proclamation designating April 20-26, 2025 as Abusive Head Trauma/Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week in New York.
  • The underlying aim is to raise public awareness about Abusive Head Trauma (AHT) and Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS), promote education on prevention, and support efforts to protect infants and young children from this form of trauma.

Key provisions

  • The resolution expresses the Legislature’s request for the Governor to issue the proclamation for the specified dates in 2025.
  • It identifies the observance period: April 20–26, 2025.
  • The language is a formal memorialization/private request; it does not establish new laws, impose mandates, or create direct regulatory obligations.

Who/what would be affected

  • State leadership and public health awareness efforts: While the resolution itself does not create new programs or funding, it could influence Governor-led or state-sponsored awareness activities during the designated week.
  • Public messaging and education: May encourage schools, healthcare providers, child welfare organizations, and community groups to participate in awareness activities during the proclaimed week.

Procedural and timeline details

  • Introduction: April 25, 2025
  • Referral action: Referred to calendar (listed twice on April 25, 2025)
  • Adoption by Legislature: April 28, 2025 (listed as adopted twice in the record)
  • As a resolution, final adoption typically signifies formal legislative support for the executive proclamation; the Governor would issue the proclamation if he approves the request.

Potential impact

  • Provides formal legislative support for increased public awareness of AHT/SBS.
  • May catalyze state and local education efforts, advocacy, and communications around prevention, recognition, and reporting.
  • No direct fiscal impact or new statutory authority is created by the resolution itself; any programmatic actions would depend on the Governor’s proclamation and any accompanying state initiatives.

Notes

  • The measure is sponsored by Assembly member William Magnarelli (primary sponsor).
  • The bill’s focus is informational and commemorative, aligning with public health awareness initiatives rather than policy changes.

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

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