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J 381

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 Jack Martins

Requests New York's Governor proclaim March 17, 2025 as Profound Autism Awareness Day to raise statewide awareness; a symbolic, no-spending gesture by the Legislature.

REFERRED TO FINANCE
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Bill Summary · J 381

Summary of NY Joint Resolution J 381 (2025)

Overview

  • Bill Number: J 381
  • Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 17, 2025, as Profound Autism Awareness Day in the State of New York
  • Type: Resolution (memorializing)
  • Sponsor: Jack M. Martins (primary)
  • Introduced: February 14, 2025
  • Status: Referred to Finance (as of the latest actions)
  • Legislative Actions: Both entries dated 2025-02-14 show “REFERRED TO FINANCE”

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution expresses the Legislature’s desire for the Governor to issue a proclamation recognizing March 17, 2025 as “Profound Autism Awareness Day” in New York.
  • It is a symbolic, non-binding request intended to raise awareness and show legislative support for individuals with profound autism and their families.

Key Provisions

  • The bill requests the Governor to issue a proclamation declaring March 17, 2025, as Profound Autism Awareness Day.
  • It does not create new programs, authorize spending, or alter statutory rights or duties.
  • As a memorializing resolution, its primary effect is to formalize the Legislature’s stance and call attention to autism awareness.

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • Primary impact: Public recognition and awareness within the state of New York; schools, community organizations, and state agencies may observe or acknowledge the day if the Governor issues the proclamation.
  • Indirect effects: Potential alignment with autism advocacy groups and local communities; possible media and educational outreach tied to Profound Autism Awareness Day.

Timeline and Procedural Aspects

  • Introduced on February 14, 2025.
  • Referred to the Finance Committee on February 14, 2025 (listed twice in the actions).
  • Being in Finance suggests consideration of any incidental fiscal implications, though memorial resolutions typically do not authorize spending.

Fiscal Implications

  • The resolution itself does not appropriate funds or create a spending obligation.
  • If the Governor’s proclamation results in any state-supported observances, any associated costs would be determined outside the resolution and would require separate appropriations or agency actions.

Next Steps

  • If advanced, the Finance Committee would consider the resolution and any potential fiscal notes.
  • Passage would allow the Governor to issue the proclamation, after which the day could be observed statewide as part of Profound Autism Awareness efforts.

Note: This summary reflects the information provided and presents the bill’s substantive content and potential impact in accessible terms.

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

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