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

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Rebecca Seawright

A memorializing resolution urges the NY governor to proclaim June 2025 as Internet Safety Month, boosting awareness and digital literacy without creating new laws.

ADOPTED

Summary: New York Assembly Bill K 783 – Memorializing Governor Hochul to Proclaim June 2025 as Internet Safety Month

What the bill is

Type: Resolution (memorializing measure), not a law.

Bill number: K 783

Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 2025 as Internet Safety Month in the State of New York

Status: ADOPTED

Introduced: June 11, 2025

Primary sponsor: Assemblymember Rebecca Seawright

Legislative actions:

2025-06-11: Referred to Calendar
2025-06-12: Adopted (listed twice in the actions)

Purpose and intent

The bill seeks to formally request the Governor to issue a proclamation designating June 2025 as Internet Safety Month in New York.

It signals the Legislature’s support for increased awareness of online safety issues, digital literacy, and responsible internet use.

Key provisions and changes

The core provision is a memorialization urging the Governor to proclaim June 2025 as Internet Safety Month.

As a resolution, it does not create or modify law or appropriations; it functions as a formal expression of the Legislature’s view and a request to the executive branch.

Who or what would be affected

Direct legal effect: None. The bill does not impose duties, create programs, or allocate funds.

Indirect effects: May influence public awareness efforts by state residents, schools, families, and organizations by highlighting the importance of internet safety during June 2025.

Intended beneficiaries: State residents, particularly students, parents, educators, and digital users who benefit from increased attention to online safety practices and digital literacy.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduced June 11, 2025.

Referred to the Calendar on June 11, 2025.

Adopted by the Legislature on June 12, 2025.

Note: As a memorializing resolution, the next step would be for the Governor to consider issuing a proclamation if desired; the resolution itself does not compel action beyond urging proclamation.

Potential impact and significance

Symbolic and educational value: Elevates Internet Safety Month as a statewide observance, potentially spurring public information campaigns, school initiatives, and community events.

Strategic readiness: Encourages coordination with state agencies, schools, and community organizations to promote safe online behavior and digital citizenship during June.

This summary provides a concise, non-partisan overview of K 783, focusing on its purpose, provisions, and likely effects.