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Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 2025, as Turner Syndrome Awareness Month in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Tony Palumbo

New York Legislature adopts Bill J 258 urging Governor Hochul to proclaim February 2025 as Turner Syndrome Awareness Month; ceremonial, no new laws or spending.

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Bill Summary · J 258

Summary of Bill J 258: Turner Syndrome Awareness Month Memorialization (New York)

Overview

  • Bill number: J 258
  • Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 2025, as Turner Syndrome Awareness Month in the State of New York
  • Type: Resolution (ceremonial/expressive measure)
  • Status: Adopted
  • Introduced: January 22, 2025
  • Primary sponsor: Anthony H. Palumbo

This resolution is a formal request by the New York State Legislature for the Governor to issue a proclamation designating February 2025 as Turner Syndrome Awareness Month in New York. As a memorialization, it does not create or modify law or authorize new spending; it serves to acknowledge Turner Syndrome awareness and encourage public recognition.

Purpose and Key Provisions

  • Main purpose: To urge Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 2025 as Turner Syndrome Awareness Month in New York.
  • Scope of recognition: The proclamation would publicly recognize Turner Syndrome awareness, education, and related advocacy efforts within the state.
  • No statutory changes: The resolution does not amend statutes, authorize appropriations, or create new programs. Its effect is ceremonial, signaling the Legislature’s support for issue awareness.

Affected Parties and Impact

  • Primary beneficiaries/targets: Turner Syndrome community, families, healthcare providers, educators, and advocacy organizations in New York, which would gain formal legislative recognition through a gubernatorial proclamation.
  • State impact: Minimal direct fiscal impact, as the measure is ceremonial. Any costs would be borne by the Governor’s office or associated ceremonial printing/distribution, not by a new programmatic appropriation.
  • Legal effect: No legal obligations or changed authorities; the Governor would decide on issuing the proclamation.

Procedural Timeline and History

  • January 22, 2025: Introduced and referred to Finance.
  • January 28, 2025: Referred to calendar for consideration; subsequently adopted by the legislature on the same day.
  • Adoption: The bill is recorded as adopted, indicating the Legislature has formalized its request for a proclamation.

Context and Sponsor

  • Sponsor: Anthony H. Palumbo (primary sponsor)
  • The action aligns with common legislative practice of issuing memorializations to recognize health-related awareness months and encourage public recognition by the executive branch.

Summary

Bill J 258 is a ceremonial resolution adopted by the New York Legislature asking Governor Hochul to proclaim February 2025 as Turner Syndrome Awareness Month. It is an expressive measure that highlights awareness and advocacy needs related to Turner Syndrome, without creating legal rights or fiscal obligations. The package moved quickly through committee and floor action between January 22 and January 28, 2025, culminating in adoption.

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

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