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J 122

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 25, 2025, as Malaria Day in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Roxanne Persaud

Urges Governor Hochul to proclaim April 25, 2025 as Malaria Day in New York; ceremonial, non-binding recognition to raise malaria awareness with no new costs or duties.

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Bill Summary · J 122

Summary of Bill J 122: Memorializing Governor Hochul to Proclaim April 25, 2025 as Malaria Day

Overview

Bill J 122 is a memorializing resolution in the New York State Legislature. Its purpose is to urge the Governor to proclaim April 25, 2025, as Malaria Day in the State of New York. As a resolution, it is ceremonial and does not create new law or impose statutory requirements. The bill has been adopted by the Legislature.

What the bill would do

  • Request that Governor Kathy Hochul issue a proclamation declaring April 25, 2025, as Malaria Day in New York.
  • Serve as a formal expression of the Legislature’s recognition of malaria awareness and public health significance on that date.
  • Functions as a non-binding, ceremonial measure; it does not establish programs, allocate funding, or create regulatory obligations.

Key provisions

  • Proclamation request: The Legislature urges the Governor to issue a proclamation designating April 25, 2025, as Malaria Day in New York.
  • Scope: The measure is commemorative and intended to raise awareness; it does not specify actions beyond the proclamation itself.
  • No fiscal or statutory mandates: The resolution does not create new costs, duties, or statutory changes, beyond the Governor’s potential proclamation.

Affected parties and impact

  • Primary recipient: Governor of New York (Kathy Hochul), who would issue the proclaimed day if she chooses to do so.
  • General public and institutions: Potential awareness and ceremonial observances related to malaria awareness and public health, depending on subsequent proclamations or events organized around the day.
  • Fiscal impact: Not specified; typically minimal or none for proclamations, as they are ceremonial and do not prescribe funding.

Procedural history and timeline

  • Introduced: January 9, 2025
  • Initial action: Referred to Finance (Jan 9, 2025)
  • Subsequent actions: Reported to the calendar for consideration and adopted by the Legislature (both actions recorded on January 14, 2025)
  • Status: ADOPTED (as of January 14, 2025)

Sponsor

  • Primary sponsor: Roxanne J. Persaud

Notes

  • This is a symbolic resolution focused on official recognition and awareness-building. If the Governor issues a proclamation as urged, Malaria Day would be observed in New York on April 25, 2025, subject to the Governor’s discretionary proclamation.

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

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