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Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 20-26, 2025, as Medical Laboratory Professionals Week in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Sarah Clark

Summary of New York Bill K 380 Main Purpose and IntentThis bill is a resolution that calls on New York Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 20-26, 2025 as "Medical Laboratory Pr

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Bill Summary · K 380

Summary of New York Bill K 380

Main Purpose and Intent

This bill is a resolution that calls on New York Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 20-26, 2025 as "Medical Laboratory Professionals Week" in the state of New York. The resolution aims to recognize and honor the important contributions of medical laboratory professionals to public health and healthcare in the state.

Key Provisions

The main provisions of the bill are:

  1. Requesting that Governor Hochul issue a proclamation designating April 20-26, 2025 as "Medical Laboratory Professionals Week" in New York.
  2. Encouraging all New Yorkers to observe the week by acknowledging and appreciating the vital work of medical laboratory personnel.
  3. Directing the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to the Governor and various state agencies and professional associations.

Affected Stakeholders

The primary stakeholders affected by this bill are:

  • Medical laboratory professionals, including technicians, technologists, pathologists, and other staff working in hospital, clinic, and public health laboratories across New York.
  • Healthcare providers and patients who rely on the diagnostic testing and analysis performed by medical laboratory workers.
  • Professional associations representing medical laboratory personnel in the state.
  • The Office of the Governor, which will be tasked with issuing the requested proclamation.

Procedural and Timeline Details

The bill was introduced in the New York State Assembly on April 28, 2025 and was subsequently adopted, likely through a simple majority vote. As a resolution, it does not require the Governor's signature to take effect.

The designated "Medical Laboratory Professionals Week" would occur annually from April 20-26, beginning in 2025, provided that the Governor issues the requested proclamation. The resolution does not specify any sunset or expiration date, so the observance would continue indefinitely unless repealed or amended by the legislature.

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

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