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K 746

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim August 31, 2025, as Overdose Awareness Day in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Keith Brown

Ceremonial resolution urging Governor Hochul to proclaim August 31, 2025 as Overdose Awareness Day in New York to raise awareness and support prevention.

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Bill Summary · K 746

Summary of Bill K 746: Memorializing Governor Hochul to Proclaim August 31, 2025 as Overdose Awareness Day (New York)

Overview

  • Bill number and type: K 746, a memorializing resolution (not a law)
  • Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim August 31, 2025, as Overdose Awareness Day in the State of New York
  • Status: Adopted
  • Introduced: June 9, 2025
  • Classification: Resolution (ceremonial)
  • Sponsor: Keith Brown (primary)

Purpose and Intent

  • The primary aim of the resolution is to formally memorialize the Governor to issue a proclamation designating August 31, 2025, as Overdose Awareness Day in New York State.
  • The resolution seeks to recognize the impact of overdoses on individuals, families, and communities, and to promote awareness, education, prevention, and support resources related to overdose prevention.

Key Provisions

  • The resolution would request (memorialize) the Governor to issue a proclamation declaring August 31, 2025, as Overdose Awareness Day.
  • It may include explanatory statements acknowledging the burden of overdose and urging communities to participate in awareness and prevention activities. (As a memorializing resolution, it primarily serves as a formal appeal rather than creating new statutory requirements.)

Affected Parties and Impact

  • Primary affected entity: The Office of the Governor (to issue the proclamation) and the general public of New York State.
  • Indirect effects: Increased public awareness about overdose prevention, support for families affected by overdose, and potential alignment with local and community-led overdose prevention efforts.
  • Fiscal impact: Likely minimal or none, as proclamations typically require little to no new spending or administrative cost.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: June 9, 2025
  • Actions:
    • Referred to Calendar (June 9, 2025)
    • Adopted (June 10, 2025)
  • The final status indicates the resolution has been adopted, signaling legislative support for urging the Governor to issue the proclamation.

Context and Rationale

  • The bill aligns with broader public health efforts to highlight the opioid and overdose crisis, honor those affected, and encourage preventive measures and community engagement.
  • By designating a dedicated Overdose Awareness Day, the state aims to consolidate activities such as education, remembrance, and advocacy around overdose prevention.

Summary

Bill K 746 is a ceremonial resolution that seeks to memorialize Governor Hochul to proclaim August 31, 2025, as Overdose Awareness Day in New York. It passed and was adopted in June 2025, with Keith Brown as the primary sponsor. The measure expresses intent to raise awareness and support prevention efforts, without creating new legal duties or fiscal obligations.

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

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