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K 632

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

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Deborah Glick

Urges Gov. Hochul to issue a proclamation declaring June 2025 as Gay Pride Month in New York; a symbolic, nonbinding measure recognizing LGBTQ+ history and prompting observances.

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Bill Summary · K 632

Summary of New York bill K 632

Title and Status

  • Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 2025 as Gay Pride Month in the State of New York
  • Classification: Resolution (non-binding memorial)
  • Status: ADOPTED
  • Introduced: May 30, 2025
  • Legislative Action: Adopted by the Legislature on June 4, 2025
  • Sponsor: Deborah Glick (primary)

Purpose and intent

  • The bill is a memorializing resolution requesting, rather than requiring, the Governor to issue a proclamation designating June 2025 as Gay Pride Month in New York.
  • It expresses the Legislature’s intent to recognize and celebrate LGBTQ+ history, contributions, and ongoing efforts toward equality and civil rights.

Key provisions and changes

  • The resolution would urge Governor Hochul to issue a formal proclamation declaring June 2025 as Gay Pride Month in the State of New York.
  • It may encourage state residents and institutions to observe the month with appropriate ceremonies, events, and acknowledgments.
  • As a memorialization, it does not create new laws, mandate actions by state agencies, or authorize funding or fiscal expenditures.
  • No substantive regulatory or statutory changes are proposed; the action is symbolic and ceremonial in nature.

Affected entities and potential impact

  • Primary Effect: Governmental and ceremonial recognition by the Governor through a proclamation.
  • Affected Parties: LGBTQ+ community within New York, state residents, state agencies and public institutions that may participate in Pride Month observances.
  • Fiscal/Operational Impact: None anticipated from the bill itself, as it is a non-binding resolution without funding provisions.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Introduced: May 30, 2025
  • Referral: Referred to CALENDAR (May 30, 2025)
  • Adoption: Adopted by the Legislature on June 4, 2025 (the record shows the action occurring on that date, with two entries indicating adoption)
  • Next step: If adopted by both legislative chambers, the resolution would be presented to Governor Hochul for a ceremonial proclamation designating June 2025 as Gay Pride Month.

Context and significance

  • This is a symbolic, commemorative measure aligning with Pride Month celebrations and LGBTQ+ rights advocacy.
  • It reflects ongoing legislative support for LGBTQ+ visibility and inclusion in New York State public life.
  • As a memorialization, it does not alter statutory authority or create new duties beyond requesting a gubernatorial proclamation.

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

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