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K 761

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim August 5, 2025, as Night Out in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Night Out

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Larinda Hooks

Ceremonial resolution urging the Governor to proclaim August 5, 2025 as Night Out in New York, aligning with National Night Out; no new law or spending required.

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Bill Summary · K 761

Summary of Bill K 761: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to Proclaim August 5, 2025, as Night Out in the State of New York

Overview

  • Bill Number: K 761
  • Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim August 5, 2025, as Night Out in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Night Out
  • Type: Resolution (ceremonial)
  • Status: ADOPTED
  • Introduced: June 10, 2025
  • Sponsor (primary): Larinda Hooks

This measure is a ceremonial resolution urging the Governor to issue a proclamation designating a specific date—August 5, 2025—as “Night Out” in New York in connection with National Night Out. It does not enact new law or create new programs, but requests formal recognition from the executive branch.

Purpose and Intent

  • To publicly recognize and support the nationwide National Night Out initiative, which promotes crime prevention, public safety, and community engagement.
  • To designate a specific date in New York State for ceremonial observance, aligning state-level acknowledgment with the national event.

Key Provisions

  • The resolution memorializes, and requests, the Governor to issue a proclamation proclaiming:
    • Date: August 5, 2025
    • Designation: Night Out in the State of New York
    • In conjunction with the national observance of National Night Out.
  • As a memorializing measure, it does not establish new state law, create enforceable duties, or authorize new expenditures. It is a formal expression of the Legislature’s support and a request to the Governor.

Who and What Is Affected

  • Governor: Identified as the recipient of the request to issue the proclamation.
  • Citizens and communities in New York: Encouraged to participate in Night Out events and activities on the designated date as part of the state’s observance.
  • State and local safety/community groups: Likely to align events and messaging with the national Night Out initiative.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • June 10, 2025: Bill introduced and referred to the calendar (noting committee or calendar stage in the provided actions).
  • June 11, 2025: Adopted (listed twice in the provided action history, indicating successful passage on that date).
  • Status: Adopted resolution, meaning it has passed the Legislature and is sent to the Governor for potential issuance of the proclamation.

Potential Impact

  • Promotes community safety and police–community partnerships through statewide endorsement.
  • Raises public awareness about National Night Out and related neighborhood safety activities.
  • No direct fiscal impact or legal changes are associated with this resolution.

Next Steps

  • If the Governor issues the proclaimed designation, August 5, 2025 would be observed as Night Out in New York State in line with the national event.
  • The resolution itself serves as formal recognition and guidance for state and local communities to participate in the observance.

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

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