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J 28

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2025, as Workplace Violence Prevention Month in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Addabbo and 61 co-sponsors

Ceremonial bill urging Gov. Hochul to proclaim April 2025 as Workplace Violence Prevention Month in New York; symbolic awareness, no new duties or funding.

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Bill Summary · J 28

Summary of Bill J 28: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2025 as Workplace Violence Prevention Month in the State of New York

Overview

  • Bill number and title: J 28 – Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2025 as Workplace Violence Prevention Month in the State of New York
  • Status: Adopted (ceremonial resolution)
  • Classification: Resolution (memorialization)
  • Introduced: January 9, 2025
  • Current form: A memorializing resolution rather than a law or appropriation

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill expresses the Legislature’s respect for workplace safety and recognizes the importance of preventing workplace violence.
  • It requests (memorializes) the Governor to issue a proclamation designating April 2025 as Workplace Violence Prevention Month in New York.
  • The aim is to raise awareness among employers, employees, and the general public about preventing workplace violence and to highlight resources and best practices for safety.

Key Provisions

  • The core provision is a formal memorialization directing the Governor to proclaim April 2025 as Workplace Violence Prevention Month.
  • The resolution signals legislative support for recognizing and promoting workplace violence prevention efforts within the state.
  • The text does not impose new duties on employers or state agencies, nor does it establish funding or new regulatory requirements. It is ceremonial in nature and relies on the Governor’s proclamation.

Timing and Procedural Details

  • Introduction: January 9, 2025
  • Legislative actions:
    • January 9, 2025: Referred to Finance
    • January 14, 2025: Reported to calendar for consideration
    • January 14, 2025: Adopted
  • The bill moved quickly through the legislative calendar to adoption within the same week, indicating broad legislative support and a non-controversial, ceremonial purpose.

Affected Parties and Impact

  • Who is affected: All employers, workers, and entities interested in workplace safety in New York; the public may benefit from increased awareness and emphasis on preventing workplace violence.
  • Impact: Largely symbolic and awareness-raising. There is no direct mandate, regulation, or appropriation. The primary impact is to prompt state-wide recognition through a gubernatorial proclamation in April 2025.

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Luis R. Sepúlveda
  • A broad cross-section of cosponsors, including notable names from both parties and various districts, indicating wide bipartisan support for the ceremonial designation.

Additional Notes

  • The bill is categorized as a resolution, not as a statute or budget bill.
  • Ceremonial proclamations like this typically have no fiscal impact and do not create enforceable obligations beyond public recognition and awareness efforts.

If you’d like, I can add a brief comparison to similar past resolutions or provide context on how gubernatorial proclamations are typically issued in New York.

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

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