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K 439

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim July 2025, as Rip Current Awareness Month in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Rebecca Seawright

Memorializing resolution urges Governor Hochul to proclaim July 2025 as Rip Current Awareness Month in New York, boosting public awareness and safety messaging, with no new programs.

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Bill Summary · K 439

Summary: K 439 — Memorializing Governor Hochul to Proclaim July 2025 as Rip Current Awareness Month (New York)

Overview

K 439 is a memorializing resolution in the New York Legislature that calls on Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim July 2025 as Rip Current Awareness Month in the State of New York. The measure is classified as a resolution and is sponsored by Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright (primary sponsor). The resolution has been adopted by the Legislature.

Purpose and Intent

  • To formally urge the Governor to issue an official proclamation designating July 2025 as Rip Current Awareness Month within New York.
  • To promote public awareness of rip currents and the associated dangers at beaches and coastal areas.
  • To encourage education and safety efforts related to coastal swimming and water recreation.

Key Provisions

  • The bill does not create or fund new programs; as a memorializing resolution, its primary effect is symbolic.
  • It requests (urges) the Governor to proclaim July 2025 as Rip Current Awareness Month.
  • It aligns the state’s public safety messaging with rip current education and awareness initiatives during the designated month.

Who/What Is Affected

  • The proclamation by the Governor (if issued) would apply statewide to New York, informing residents and visitors about rip current risks and promoting safety practices.
  • Public awareness messaging and safety campaigns may be reinforced in coordination with state agencies and coastal communities, though no specific funding or programs are mandated by the resolution itself.
  • The measure primarily affects governmental and public safety communications rather than creating private or regulatory obligations.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: May 5, 2025
  • Legislative actions: Referred to Calendar on May 5, 2025; adopted on May 6, 2025
  • Status: Adopted (the resolution has passed the Legislature and is sent to the Governor for proclamation, if the Governor acts on it)

Sponsor

  • Primary sponsor: Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright

Notes

  • As a memorializing resolution, K 439 does not authorize spending or create new law. Its effect is to express the Legislature’s support for a gubernatorial proclamation and to raise awareness about rip currents during July 2025.

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

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