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K 384

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2025, as Pet Cruelty Awareness Month in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Karl Brabenec

Urges NY Governor Hochul to proclaim April 2025 as Pet Cruelty Awareness Month; ceremonial resolution with no new laws or funding.

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Bill Summary · K 384

Summary: K 384 – Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2025 as Pet Cruelty Awareness Month in New York

Quick facts

  • Bill number: K 384
  • Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2025, as Pet Cruelty Awareness Month in the State of New York
  • Status: ADOPTED
  • Type: Resolution (memorializing)
  • Introduced: April 28, 2025
  • Primary sponsor: Karl Brabenec

Purpose and intent

  • The bill is a memorializing resolution that seeks to urge the Governor of New York, Kathy Hochul, to proclaim April 2025 as “Pet Cruelty Awareness Month” in the state.
  • As a memorializing resolution, it is a ceremonial/public statement from the legislature rather than a measure that creates new laws or spending.

Key provisions and changes

  • The central provision is a formal request to the Governor to issue a proclamation recognizing Pet Cruelty Awareness Month in April 2025.
  • The resolution does not establish new programs, funding, regulatory requirements, or penalties. It does not impose duties on state agencies beyond supporting the Governor’s proclamation process.
  • The measure serves as a symbolic acknowledgment intended to elevate awareness about pet welfare and the issue of pet cruelty within the state.

Who or what would be affected

  • Governor of New York: Would be urged to issue an official proclamation for April 2025.
  • Residents of New York and animal-welfare groups: Potentially benefit from heightened public awareness and attention to pet cruelty issues during the proclaimed month.
  • State agencies, schools, nonprofits, and veterinary/community organizations: May reference the proclamation in outreach and education efforts, though the resolution itself imposes no new mandates.

Procedural history and timeline

  • April 28, 2025: Introduced and referred to the calendar.
  • April 28–29, 2025: Adoption actions occurred (referenced as “REFERRED TO CALENDAR” and “ADOPTED”).
  • April 29, 2025: Status shows as ADOPTED, indicating passage in the chamber(s) that tracked the bill.
  • Note: As a memorializing resolution, passage typically indicates legislative approval of the intent to urge the Governor’s proclamation rather than enactment of new statutory text.

Additional notes

  • The bill is ceremonial in nature and does not create new statutory requirements or allocate funds.
  • If the Governor issues the proclamation as urged, April 2025 would be recognized as Pet Cruelty Awareness Month in New York for that year.

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

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