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K 397

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 30, 2025, as Therapy Animal Day in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Chris Tague

Urges Governor Hochul to proclaim April 30, 2025 as Therapy Animal Day, honoring therapy animals and raising public awareness—ceremonial recognition with no new duties.

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Bill Summary · K 397

Summary of Bill K 397: Memorializing Governor Hochul to Proclaim April 30, 2025 as Therapy Animal Day (New York)

Overview

Bill K 397 is a memorializing resolution adopted by the New York State Legislature that requests Governor Kathy Hochul to issue a proclamation designating April 30, 2025, as Therapy Animal Day in New York. The bill is classified as a resolution and is currently listed as ADOPTED.

Purpose and Intent

  • Acknowledges and honors the contributions of therapy animals and their handlers to mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
  • Seeks formal recognition by the Executive Branch through a gubernatorial proclamation commemorating Therapy Animal Day in the state.

Key Provisions

  • The resolution memorializes Governor Hochul to proclaim April 30, 2025, as Therapy Animal Day in the State of New York.
  • Functions as a ceremonial recognition and does not establish new policies, duties, or funding obligations.
  • Encourages public acknowledgment of the role of therapy animals in healthcare, education, and community settings.

Procedural History

  • Introduced: April 29, 2025.
  • Referred to Calendar: April 29, 2025 (listed twice in the legislative actions).
  • Adopted: April 30, 2025 (listed twice in the legislative actions).
  • Sponsor: Chris Tague (primary).

Effective Date and Scope

  • As a ceremonial memorializing resolution, its effect is to urge the Governor to issue a proclamation. If the Governor issues the proclamation, Therapy Animal Day would be publicly acknowledged on April 30, 2025. The bill itself does not create enforceable obligations or allocate funds.

Impact and Affected Parties

  • Affects: therapy animal programs, organizations that train and deploy therapy animals, hospitals, nursing homes, schools, veterans and service organizations, and the general public who benefit from therapy animal services.
  • Potential impact: heightened public awareness of the benefits of therapy animals and recognition of their contributions; may support advocacy and fundraising efforts for therapy animal programs.

Additional Notes

  • The bill’s status as ADOPTED indicates it has passed the legislative chambers and is awaiting or has prompted a gubernatorial proclamation rather than creating new statutory requirements.
  • No specific dollar amounts, timelines for proclamation beyond the requested date, or regulatory changes are included beyond the ceremonial recognition.

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

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