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Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim December 3, 2025, as International Day of Persons with Disabilities in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Roxanne Persaud

Requests the Governor to proclaim December 3, 2025 as International Day of Persons with Disabilities in New York.

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Bill Summary · J 111

Summary of Bill J 111 — Memorializing Governor Hochul to Proclaim December 3, 2025 as International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) in New York

Overview

  • Bill number & type: J 111, Memorializing Resolution (non-binding)
  • Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim December 3, 2025, as International Day of Persons with Disabilities in the State of New York
  • Sponsor: Roxanne J. Persaud (primary)
  • Status: ADOPTED
  • Introduced: January 9, 2025
  • Purpose: To urge the Governor to issue a proclamation recognizing December 3, 2025, in New York as International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution seeks official recognition by the State of New York of International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) for the date December 3, 2025.
  • It is a ceremonial measure intended to promote awareness, inclusion, and celebration of the rights and contributions of persons with disabilities within New York State.

Key Provisions (What the Bill Would Do)

  • Directs or requests the Governor to issue a formal proclamation declaring December 3, 2025, as International Day of Persons with Disabilities in New York.
  • Serves as a symbolic acknowledgment rather than creating new laws, mandates, or funding.
  • May be used by state agencies and organizations to center events or activities highlighting disability rights and accessibility.

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • Governor’s Office: Would be responsible for issuing the proclamation if the resolution is adopted and acted upon.
  • State and Local Partners: May reference or participate in observances of IDPD in alignment with the proclamation.
  • Public and Advocates: Could use the proclamation to raise awareness and promote inclusion, accessibility, and disability rights initiatives within the state.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: January 9, 2025
  • Committee Referral: Referred to Finance on January 9, 2025
  • Advancement: Reported to calendar for consideration and adopted on January 14, 2025
  • The bill’s adoption indicates legislative approval of the memorializing request; the next step would be for the Governor to issue the proclaimed date if she concurs.

Fiscal Implications

  • Being a memorializing resolution, the bill is non-funding and non-mandatory. It does not authorize expenditures or create new programs.
  • Any costs would depend on the Governor’s proclamation and related observances, which are typically ceremonial and voluntary.

Additional Context

  • The resolution aligns with international observances of IDPD (observed globally on December 3) by seeking state-level recognition.
  • No co-sponsors are listed beyond the primary sponsor in the provided information.

If you’d like, I can add a brief comparison to how similar IDPD proclamations have been used in other states or discuss potential events that a proclamation could inspire.

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

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