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K 302

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2025, as Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Josh Jensen

Urges Governor to proclaim April 2025 as Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month; a symbolic, no-funding request to raise awareness and guide public outreach.

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Bill Summary · K 302

Summary of Bill K 302: Memorializing Governor Hochul to Proclaim April 2025 as Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month (New York)

Overview

Bill K 302 is a New York State Assembly and Senate memorializing resolution (classification: resolution) introduced on April 2, 2025 and sponsored by primary sponsor Josh Jensen. The measure is currently listed as ADOPTED, with legislative actions showing adoption on April 3, 2025. The bill seeks the Governor’s formal proclamation designating April 2025 as Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Awareness Month in New York. It is a ceremonial resolution and does not create new laws or allocate funds.

Purpose and Intent

  • To urge the Governor to proclaim April 2025 as Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month in New York.
  • To raise public awareness of cancer issues affecting adolescents and young adults and to encourage outreach, education, and engagement by state agencies, healthcare providers, schools, and community organizations during the designated month.

Key Provisions

  • The bill is a memorializing resolution requesting the Governor’s proclamation. It does not:
    • Impose new statutory requirements on individuals or entities.
    • Create or authorize spending, programs, or enforcement mechanisms.
    • Establish regulatory changes or mandates.
  • By urging the proclamation, it signals support for AYAs with cancer, their families, and the healthcare and advocacy communities, potentially guiding public awareness activities for April 2025.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: April 2, 2025.
  • Referred to calendar: April 2, 2025 (process note indicating scheduling for floor action).
  • Adopted: April 3, 2025 (the measure is listed as ADOPTED twice in the actions, suggesting passage by the relevant chamber(s) on that date).
  • Status: Adopted; effectively a formal expression of the Legislature urging the Governor to issue the proclamation.

Affected Parties and Potential Impact

  • Affected or engaged parties: adolescents and young adults affected by cancer, their families, cancer advocacy organizations, healthcare providers, schools, and state agencies involved in public health and awareness campaigns.
  • Impact: Primarily symbolic and awareness-raising. If the Governor issues the proclamation, it could catalyze state-level observances, events, education initiatives, and media outreach during April 2025.

Sponsor

  • Primary Sponsor: Josh Jensen.

Note on Legal Effect

  • As a memorializing resolution, the bill does not create binding legal requirements or fiscal obligations. Its effect is to formally request a gubernatorial proclamation and to symbolize legislative support for AYAs with cancer and related awareness efforts.

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

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