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K 198

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 17, 2025, as Profound Autism Awareness Day in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Karen McMahon and 1 co-sponsor

Urges the Governor to proclaim March 17, 2025, as Profound Autism Awareness Day in New York to publicly acknowledge and support individuals with profound autism.

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Bill Summary · K 198

Summary: Bill K 198 – Memorializing Governor Hochul to Proclaim March 17, 2025, as Profound Autism Awareness Day (New York)

Overview

Bill K 198 is a memorial resolution intended to recognize autism awareness efforts and to urge the Governor of New York to proclaim March 17, 2025, as Profound Autism Awareness Day within the state. As a memorial, it serves to express the Legislature’s sentiment and request rather than to create new law or authorize spending.

Purpose and Intent

  • To honor and raise statewide awareness of profound autism, acknowledging the experiences of individuals with severe autism and their families.
  • To formally request (via proclamation) that Governor Kathy Hochul designate March 17, 2025 as Profound Autism Awareness Day in New York.

Key Provisions

  • Memorializes the Governor to issue a proclamation recognizing March 17, 2025, as Profound Autism Awareness Day.
  • Specifies a statewide observance focused on education, inclusion, support, and advocacy for individuals with profound autism.
  • Contains no appropriation of funds or new regulatory obligations; the measure does not modify existing law or create new statutory requirements.

Affected Parties and Scope

  • Individuals with profound autism and their families, as well as autism advocacy organizations and educators.
  • The proclamation would apply statewide, influencing awareness and public acknowledgement across New York.

Procedural/Timeline Details

  • Introduced: March 14, 2025.
  • Legislative actions show the bill was referred to the calendar on March 14, 2025.
  • Adopted: March 17, 2025 (listed twice in the action log, indicating formal adoption on that date).
  • Status: ADOPTED, indicating the Legislature has passed the memorial and it is awaiting the Governor’s potential proclamation to become effective in practice, depending on the Governor’s action.

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Karen McMahon.
  • Cosponsor: Matthew Slater.

Notes on Practical Impact

  • The bill itself is ceremonial and does not create enforceable requirements or allocate funding.
  • The practical effect depends on whether the Governor issues a proclamation as urged; if issued, March 17, 2025 would be recognized as Profound Autism Awareness Day, potentially accompanied by public acknowledgment, events, or education efforts consistent with the proclamation.

This summary reflects the bill’s sole purpose: to memorialize the Governor to proclaim a day dedicated to awareness of profound autism in New York.

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

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