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J 846

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 28, 2025, as Workers' Memorial Day in the State of New York

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

Requests the Governor to proclaim April 28, 2025, as Workers’ Memorial Day in New York to honor workers harmed or killed and promote safety awareness.

REFERRED TO FINANCE
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Bill Summary · J 846

Summary: Bill J 846 — Memorializing Governor Hochul to proclaim April 28, 2025 as Workers' Memorial Day (New York)

Purpose and Intent

  • J 846 is a joint resolution that seeks to memorialize the Governor of New York to issue a proclamation designating April 28, 2025, as Workers’ Memorial Day in the State of New York.
  • As a memorialization, the bill expresses the Legislature’s support for recognizing workers who have died, been injured, or suffered illness as a result of workplace hazards, and for promoting ongoing workplace safety awareness and memorial observances.

Key Provisions

  • Request for Proclamation: The primary action is a directive to Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 28, 2025, as Workers’ Memorial Day in New York.
  • Observance and Awareness: The proclamation would be expected to encourage remembrance of workers who were harmed or killed on the job and to promote safety initiatives, education, and awareness within the state.
  • No New Substantive Law: As a resolution, it does not create new state programs, regulatory requirements, or appropriations. Any associated costs would be incidental and handled within customary government operations.

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • Governor and State Agencies: The Governor would be urged to issue the proclamation; state agencies and offices may participate in observances or dissemination of the proclamation.
  • Workers, Employers, and Unions: Workers and labor organizations, as well as employers, may participate in commemorative events and safety awareness campaigns prompted by the proclamation.
  • General Public: The observance could shape public recognition of workplace safety and injury prevention efforts statewide.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: April 22, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to Finance (a standard step for memorial resolutions that may have fiscal implications or require budgetary review, though proclamations typically have minimal direct costs).
  • Legislative Actions: The record shows the bill was referred to Finance on April 22, 2025 (listed twice).
  • Next Steps: If advanced, the resolution would proceed through the usual legislative process for such memorializations and would rely on the Governor’s agreement to issue the proclamation. The targeted date for the proclamation is April 28, 2025, aligning with Workers’ Memorial Day observances.

Sponsors

  • Primary Sponsor: Jessica Ramos
  • Noted Cosponsors: A broad cross-section of Assembly and Senate members, including multiple long-standing legislators from both parties, indicating wide bicameral support.

Notes

  • This bill functions as a symbolic, commemorative act intended to honor workers and emphasize workplace safety. It does not establish new legal duties or funding, but it could foster heightened awareness and participation in related observances across New York.

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

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