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J 86

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

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Roxanne Persaud

Urges the Governor to proclaim April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in New York to guide awareness, education, and survivor-support activities.

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Bill Summary · J 86

Summary: Bill J 86 — Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the State of New York

Overview

Bill J 86 is a memorializing resolution in the New York State Legislature. Its primary purpose is to urge Governor Kathy Hochul to issue a proclamation designating April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in New York. As a resolution, it does not create new laws or authorize government spending; rather, it expresses legislative intent and calls for a ceremonial acknowledgment by the executive branch.

What the bill would do

  • Memorialize the Governor to proclaim April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month statewide.
  • Encourage coordination of awareness, education, and survivor-support initiatives during April 2025 by state agencies, groups, and communities.
  • Serve as an official expression of the Legislature’s support for preventing sexual violence and supporting survivors.

Key provisions

  • The bill inserts a memorializing directive urging the Governor to issue the proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April 2025.
  • It does not authorize or fund new programs, create mandates, or alter existing statutory obligations.
  • The resolution serves as a formal endorsement from the Legislature rather than a binding policy or program.

Affected parties

  • The primary impact is symbolic and communicative: it signals legislative support for Sexual Assault Awareness Month and may encourage state agencies, organizations, and residents to engage in awareness, education, and survivor-support activities during April 2025.
  • No direct fiscal or regulatory obligations are imposed by the bill itself.

Legislative history and status

  • Introduced: January 9, 2025
  • Sponsor: Roxanne J. Persaud (primary)
  • Legislative actions:
    • 2025-01-09: Referred to Finance
    • 2025-01-14: Reported to calendar for consideration
    • 2025-01-14: Adopted
  • Status: ADOPTED (the Legislature has approved the resolution; the next step is for the Governor to issue the proclamation).

Procedural and timeline notes

  • As a memorializing resolution, the timeline centers on legislative adoption and the Governor’s subsequent proclamation.
  • Once the Governor issues the proclamation, April 2025 would be recognized statewide as Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Context and impact

  • This resolution aligns New York with the broader national observance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (April), reinforcing public education, prevention efforts, and survivor support.
  • The effect is primarily symbolic and aspirational, guiding public messaging and potential coordinated activities across state agencies and organizations without creating new statutory requirements or expenditures.

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

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