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J 843

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

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Gustavo Rivera

Urges the Governor to proclaim June 2025 as Meningitis B Awareness Month in New York; ceremonial recognition to raise awareness, with no new programs or funding.

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Bill Summary · J 843

Summary of Bill J 843 – Memorializing Governor to Proclaim June 2025 as Meningitis B Awareness Month

Overview

Bill J 843 is a memorializing joint resolution in the New York State Legislature. Its primary purpose is to urge the Governor to issue a proclamation designating June 2025 as Meningitis B Awareness Month in the State of New York. The bill is currently listed as ADOPTED.

Purpose and Intent

  • To recognize and raise public awareness about meningitis B.
  • To encourage public health education, prevention efforts, and community engagement related to meningitis B during June 2025.
  • To request executive action (a proclamation) from the Governor to formally designate a state-wide awareness month.

Key Provisions

  • The resolution would request the Governor, Kathy Hochul, to proclaim June 2025 as Meningitis B Awareness Month in New York.
  • It serves as a formal expression of the Legislature’s support for awareness, education, and prevention related to meningitis B.
  • The language is ceremonial and symbolic; it does not create new programs, duties, or funding, nor does it implement regulatory changes.

Affected Parties and Impact

  • Affected or symbolism-focused impact: Public awareness and education about meningitis B, particularly for communities, families, and institutions (schools, healthcare providers) that may engage in observance activities.
  • Administrative impact: Minimal or none in terms of state spending or policy changes, since proclamations do not carry budgetary or regulatory mandates.
  • Governor’s Office: Responsible for issuing the proclamation if the resolution is enacted.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: April 22, 2025.
  • Legislative actions:
    • April 22, 2025: Referred to Finance.
    • April 29, 2025: Reported to Calendar for consideration (repeated entries indicate routine committee actions in the record).
    • April 29, 2025: Adopted (presumably by both houses of the Legislature, leading to a final adoption in the joint resolution).
  • Status: ADOPTED.
  • Sponsor: Gustavo Rivera (primary).
  • Classification: Joint resolution (memorializing).

Additional Context

  • Given its nature, the bill functions as a ceremonial commendation designed to align state recognition with public health awareness efforts. It does not alter statutory requirements or authorize new funding or programs.

Bottom Line

J 843 seeks to publicly acknowledge meningitis B awareness and to secure a gubernatorial proclamation designating June 2025 as Meningitis B Awareness Month in New York. The measure has progressed through the legislative process and has been adopted, signaling formal legislative support for the Governor’s proclamation.

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

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