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K 67

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 2025, as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Charles Lavine

Requests the Governor to proclaim February 2025 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month in New York.

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Bill Summary · K 67

Summary of Bill K 67: Memorializing Governor Hochul to Proclaim February 2025 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month

Overview

Bill K 67 is a non-binding memorial resolution that urges the Governor of New York, Kathy Hochul, to proclaim February 2025 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month in the State of New York. The measure is classified as a resolution and was adopted by the legislature.

Purpose and Intent

  • To formally recognize the issue of teen dating violence (TDV) and to promote awareness and prevention efforts across the state.
  • To request an official gubernatorial proclamation designating February 2025 as a month devoted to TDV awareness, education, and prevention initiatives.
  • Aims to encourage state and community actors—schools, youth organizations, service providers, and the public—to observe and participate in activities that educate about TDV resources, prevention strategies, and support for survivors.

Key Provisions

  • The central provision is to memorialize the Governor to issue a proclamation proclaiming February 2025 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month in New York.
  • As a memorializing resolution, it does not create new laws, statutes, or funding programs; it is ceremonial and symbolic in nature.
  • The resolution may implicitly encourage continued or enhanced TDV-related outreach and coordination but does not mandate specific programs or expenditures.

Who Is Affected

  • The Governor and the executive branch (which would issue the proclamation).
  • State and local education institutions, youth organizations, nonprofits, and community groups involved in teen dating violence prevention, education, and survivor support.
  • The general public in New York, particularly teens, families, and educators, who may engage in TDV awareness activities during February 2025.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: January 31, 2025.
  • Legislative actions: Referred to calendar on January 31, 2025; Adopted on February 3, 2025 (listed twice for likely actions in each house).
  • Sponsor: Charles Lavine (primary).
  • Current status: Adopted (as a resolution); awaiting or completed the gubernatorial proclamation process, depending on subsequent executive action.

Impact and Implications

  • Non-binding and ceremonial; no immediate statutory changes or new financing.
  • Elevates TDV awareness and may prompt coordinated observances, events, or public messaging in February 2025.
  • Could serve as a symbolic foundation for ongoing TDV education and prevention efforts within schools and communities.

Notes

  • The bill is labeled as a memorializing resolution (K 67) and is distinct from statutory measures that would create or fund programs.

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

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