Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 24, 2025, as Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Day in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jessica González-Rojas

Urges NY Governor to proclaim Feb 24, 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Day; a symbolic statewide observance to raise awareness and support without new funding.

ADOPTED

Summary of Bill K 113: Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Day (New York)

Overview

Bill K 113 is a resolution titled “Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 24, 2025, as Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Day in the State of New York.” The measure is classified as a resolution and has been adopted.

Purpose and Intent

The primary goal is to urge the Governor to issue a proclamation designating February 24, 2025, as Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Day in New York.

The resolution seeks to raise awareness of domestic violence, honor survivors, and promote prevention efforts across the state.

Key Provisions

Form: A memorializing resolution rather than substantive legislation.

Action Requested: The Governor is urged to issue a formal proclamation declaring February 24, 2025, as Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Day.

Scope: Observance is intended to be statewide, encouraging recognition by state agencies, organizations, and communities.

Observance Details: The text of the bill (as a memorializing resolution) typically provides that the proclamation be used to highlight awareness, support services, and preventive measures; it does not create new programs or funding obligations.

Impact and Beneficiaries

Acknowledges the importance of domestic violence awareness and prevention.

Benefits survivors, advocates, non-profit organizations, and government entities by elevating visibility and prompting coordinated awareness activities.

No new funding or regulatory requirements are created by a memorializing resolution; it is symbolic and ceremonial in nature.

Procedural History and Timeline

Introduced: February 21, 2025.

Referred to Calendar: February 21, 2025 (listed twice in the legislative actions).

Adopted: February 24, 2025 (listed as ADOPTED on that date; the action appears twice in the record).

Sponsor: Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas (primary).

Additional Notes

The bill’s status as a memorializing resolution means it does not alter statutes, budgets, or enforcement but seeks formal recognition by the Governor.

The duplication of “ADOPTED” and “REFERRED TO CALENDAR” entries likely reflects parallel processing in the legislative record; the current status indicates adoption of the measure.