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J 540

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 6-12, 2025, as Crime Victims' Rights Week in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jim Tedisco

Requests the Governor to proclaim April 6–12, 2025 as Crime Victims’ Rights Week in New York.

REFERRED TO FINANCE
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Bill Summary · J 540

Summary of Bill J540: Memorializing Governor Hochul to Proclaim Crime Victims' Rights Week (April 6–12, 2025)

Overview

Bill J540 is a memorializing resolution that requests the Governor of New York to issue a proclamation recognizing April 6–12, 2025 as Crime Victims' Rights Week in the State of New York. The bill is categorized as a resolution and does not authorize new laws or expenditures.

Purpose and Intent

  • To publicly acknowledge and promote awareness of Crime Victims' Rights Week in New York.
  • To urge the Governor to issue a formal proclamation designating April 6–12, 2025, for statewide observance and recognition of the rights and needs of crime victims.
  • Aligns New York with national observances of Crime Victims' Rights Week, fostering support for victims and related services.

Key Provisions

  • A formal request to the Governor to proclaim April 6–12, 2025, as Crime Victims' Rights Week in New York.
  • The resolution itself does not create duties, obligations, or new programs; it serves as a ceremonial and symbolic acknowledgment.
  • No appropriation or statutory changes are included in a typical memorializing resolution of this type.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Governmental and public communications: the Governor’s office would issue the proclamation if the resolution is adopted.
  • Crime victims’ service providers, advocacy groups, and the public: may benefit from heightened awareness and recognition, and may use the proclamation to promote related events or resources.
  • No direct fiscal impact or regulatory mandate on local governments or agencies is implied by the resolution itself.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: March 20, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the Finance committee (as of the latest available record). The bill shows two references to “REFERRED TO FINANCE” on the same date, indicating initial committee assignment.
  • Sponsor: James Tedisco (primary).

Potential Impact and Considerations

  • Symbolic: Elevates visibility of victims’ rights and supports ongoing efforts to assist victims of crime.
  • Coordinating Opportunity: Could catalyze statewide observances, educational events, and collaboration among law enforcement, victim services organizations, and community groups during the designated week.
  • Non-binding: As a memorializing resolution, it does not mandate actions by state agencies or require funding; any programs or events would depend on Governor’s proclamation and subsequent local or organizational initiatives.

Notes

  • This summary reflects information available: bill number J540, title, status, sponsor, and the stated purpose to memorialize the Governor to proclaim Crime Victims' Rights Week for April 6–12, 2025.

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

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