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K 668

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 2025, as Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Linda Rosenthal

Urges the Governor to proclaim June 2025 as Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Awareness Month in New York; a ceremonial, nonbinding resolution to raise CMV awareness and education.

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Bill Summary · K 668

Summary of Bill K 668 – Memorializing Governor Hochul to Proclaim June 2025 as Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month (New York)

Overview

Bill K 668 is a resolution (non-binding) adopted by the New York State Legislature that memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 2025 as Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Awareness Month in the State of New York. The measure is ceremonial in nature and does not create new statutory requirements or direct state spending.

Purpose and Intent

  • The primary purpose is to urge the Governor to issue a proclamation designating June 2025 as CMV Awareness Month within New York.
  • The resolution signals legislative support for CMV awareness, education, and recognition of efforts to prevent and address CMV-related health issues, including congenital CMV.

Key Provisions

  • Memorializes the Governor to proclaim June 2025 as Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month in New York.
  • As a resolution, it functions as a formal expression of legislative sentiment rather than as statute or regulatory change.

Sponsor

  • Primary sponsor: Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal. The bill designation is K 668, categorized as a resolution.

Legislative History and Status

  • Introduced: June 4, 2025.
  • Legislative actions:
    • June 4, 2025: Referred to Calendar (budget/calendar consideration and scheduling process).
    • June 5, 2025: Adopted (appears in the official actions asADOPTED twice in the record provided, which typically reflects passage by the chamber and a subsequent formal confirmation or identical action in the record).
  • Current status: Adopted. The resolution has been approved by the Legislature and would be sent to the Governor for a proclamation.

Effective Date and Impact

  • Effective date: Effective upon enactment as a resolution, with the expectation that the Governor would issue a ceremonial proclamation for CMV Awareness Month in June 2025.
  • Practical impact: Non-binding and ceremonial. It does not alter laws, regulatory requirements, or state funding. The primary effect is to raise public awareness and demonstrate legislative support for CMV education and prevention efforts.

Potential Implications

  • If the Governor issues the proclamation, June 2025 would be recognized statewide as CMV Awareness Month in New York, potentially encouraging educational events, outreach, and partnerships with healthcare providers, community organizations, and public health entities.
  • Serves as a formal platform for CMV-related messaging and awareness campaigns during that month.

Note: This summary reflects the bill as described and does not add any provisions beyond those stated in the official bill text.

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

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