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K 215

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 2025, as Athletic Training Month in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Michaelle Solages

Urges Governor Hochul to proclaim March 2025 as Athletic Training Month in New York, recognizing athletic trainers and raising public awareness (ceremonial, no new costs).

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Bill Summary · K 215

Summary of New York Senate Memorial Resolution K 215

Overview

  • Bill Type: Memorializing resolution (K 215)
  • Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 2025 as Athletic Training Month in the State of New York
  • Status: ADOPTED
  • Introduced: March 17, 2025
  • Current Effect: The resolution requests the Governor to issue a proclamation recognizing March 2025 as Athletic Training Month in New York.
  • Primary Sponsor: Michaelle C. Solages

Purpose and Intent

  • The primary purpose of K 215 is ceremonial and symbolic: to acknowledge and promote the importance of athletic training and the professionals who provide prevention, assessment, and care for athletes and active individuals.
  • By memorializing the Governor to issue a proclamation, the bill seeks to elevate public awareness of athletic trainers’ contributions within schools, colleges, sports programs, and community settings.

Key Provisions

  • The resolution urges Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 2025 as Athletic Training Month in the State of New York.
  • It formally recognizes the role of athletic trainers in injury prevention, immediate care, and ongoing rehabilitation for athletes and physically active residents.
  • The text serves as an official statement of support from the New York State Legislature for highlighting the profession during the designated month.

Legislative History and Timeline

  • Introduced: March 17, 2025
  • Referred to Calendar: March 17, 2025
  • Adopted: March 18, 2025 (recorded as ADOPTED in the legislative actions)
  • The rapid progression from introduction to adoption indicates expedited handling typical of ceremonial resolutions.

Impact and Stakeholders

  • Affects: General public, athletic trainers, students, athletes, schools, colleges, and sports organizations in New York.
  • Impact: No new law or fiscal obligation; the resolution is ceremonial and primarily serves to encourage an official proclamation from the Governor and to raise awareness of athletic training as a critical health and safety service.

Fiscal and Legal Considerations

  • As a memorializing resolution, K 215 does not create new statutory requirements or allocate funds.
  • It is a formal expression of the Legislature’s support and an appeal to the Governor to take official action through proclamation.

Summary

K 215 is a ceremonial resolution adopted by the New York Legislature urging Governor Hochul to proclaim March 2025 as Athletic Training Month. Sponsored by Michaelle C. Solages, the measure emphasizes the value of athletic trainers in injury prevention and care, while recognizing their contributions across educational and athletic settings. The action is symbolic, with no direct legal or fiscal changes, but it serves to highlight the profession and promote public awareness during the designated month.

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

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