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Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim January 2025, as Thyroid Disease Awareness Month in the State of New

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe DeStefano

A commemorative NY Assembly resolution urges the Governor to proclaim January 2025 as Thyroid Disease Awareness Month, a symbolic act to raise public awareness with no new costs.

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Bill Summary · K 47

Summary: New York State Assembly Resolution K 47

Overview

  • Bill Type: Memorializing resolution (non-binding)
  • Bill Number: K 47
  • Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim January 2025 as Thyroid Disease Awareness Month in the State of New York
  • Status: Adopted
  • Introduced: January 24, 2025
  • Classification: Resolution
  • Sponsor (primary): Joe DeStefano

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution requests the Governor of New York to issue a proclamation designating January 2025 as Thyroid Disease Awareness Month in the state.
  • It expresses legislative support for raising public awareness about thyroid diseases and related health issues.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • The measure is a formal memorial urging the Governor to proclaim January 2025 as Thyroid Disease Awareness Month.
  • It signals the Legislature’s intent to highlight thyroid disease awareness to residents, health professionals, and organizations within New York.
  • It does not create new programs, mandate funding, or impose new duties on state agencies beyond the proclamation and potential associated observances.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Governor: Urged to issue the proclamation for Thyroid Disease Awareness Month.
  • Public and Organizations: May engage in awareness activities, educational campaigns, and related events during January 2025 in alignment with the proclamation.
  • State Agencies: Not required to implement new programs or incur costs; the measure is primarily symbolic and communicative.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction: January 24, 2025
  • Referral: Referred to Calendar (January 24, 2025)
  • Adoption: Adopted on January 28, 2025 (the same day as the second listed adoption action)
  • The double listing of actions reflects the bill’s quick passage within the same legislative session window.

Additional Notes

  • This is a commemorative, non-binding resolution. Its primary effect is formal recognition and a request to the Governor to issue a proclamation, rather than creating or altering law or state policy.
  • The sponsor is listed as Joe DeStefano (primary).

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

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