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Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 6, 2025, as Missing Persons Day in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by John McDonald

A memorializing resolution urging Governor Hochul to proclaim April 6, 2025 as Missing Persons Day in New York; ceremonial, raising awareness and supporting families.

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Bill Summary · K 250

Summary of Bill K 250 — Memorializing Governor Hochul to Proclaim April 6, 2025 as Missing Persons Day (New York)

Overview

Bill K 250 is a resolution in the New York State Legislature that memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 6, 2025 as Missing Persons Day in the State of New York. It is classified as a memorializing resolution, which is a ceremonial request rather than a new law or program.

Purpose and Intent

  • To publicly recognize the issue of missing persons and to honor families and communities affected by disappearances.
  • To urge the Governor to issue an official proclamation designating April 6, 2025 as Missing Persons Day in New York state, thereby promoting awareness and recognition across state government and the broader public.

Key Provisions

  • The bill would memorialize the Governor to proclaim April 6, 2025 as Missing Persons Day in New York.
  • It does not create new programs, funding, or regulatory requirements.
  • The proclamation itself would be a ceremonial acknowledgment intended to raise awareness and encourage public participation in related observances or activities.

Sponsor

  • Primary Sponsor: John T. McDonald III

Status and Legislative History

  • Introduced: March 21, 2025
  • Legislative Actions:
    • March 21, 2025: Referred to Calendar (listed twice)
    • March 24, 2025: Adopted
  • Status: ADOPTED (a memorializing resolution affirming a request to the Governor)
  • Note: Adoption indicates passage by the Legislature; the bill is a directive to the Governor rather than a statute imposing duties or creating programs.

Who Is Affected

  • The proclamation, if issued, would affect the State of New York and its constituents by officially recognizing Missing Persons Day.
  • No direct fiscal impact or regulatory changes are anticipated within the bill itself, as it is ceremonial in nature.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • The bill’s core action is a request to the Governor; it does not establish a deadline beyond the intended proclamation date of April 6, 2025.
  • The adopted resolution signals legislative consensus that the proclamation should be issued for the specified date.

Potential Impact

  • Heightened public awareness about missing persons.
  • Symbolic support for families and communities affected by disappearances.
  • Alignment with state observances and education/civic engagement around missing persons issues.

If you’d like, I can add context on how memorializing resolutions通常 operate in New York or compare this bill to similar past proclamations.

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

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