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J 542

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 2025, as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Addabbo

Requests NY Governor to proclaim March 2025 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month; a ceremonial act that raises awareness and support for patients, with no new laws or funding.

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Bill Summary · J 542

Summary of Bill J 542 — Memorializing Governor Hochul to proclaim March 2025 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month (New York)

Overview

  • Bill number and type: J 542, a memorializing joint resolution
  • Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 2025, as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month in the State of New York
  • Status: ADOPTED
  • Introduced: March 20, 2025
  • Primary sponsor: Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.

Purpose and intent

The bill is a ceremonial resolution that requests the Governor of New York to issue a proclamation designating March 2025 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month in the state. Such proclamations are typically used to recognize the challenges faced by individuals with bleeding disorders (e.g., hemophilia, von Willebrand disease) and to encourage public awareness, education, and support for related health services and community organizations. The resolution does not enact new law or create new programs; it serves to formally acknowledge and highlight the importance of bleeding disorders awareness during the designated month.

Key provisions

  • Request for proclamation: The core provision asks the Governor to issue a formal proclamation recognizing March 2025 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month.
  • Public acknowledgement: The proclamation would be expected to encourage awareness and understanding of bleeding disorders among state residents, health care providers, and public institutions.
  • Ceremonial nature: As a memorializing resolution, it does not authorize funding, establish new programs, or create regulatory obligations.

Who/what is affected

  • Primary beneficiaries: Individuals living with bleeding disorders and the organizations that support them (e.g., patient advocacy groups, treatment centers, and community organizations) by elevating awareness within the state.
  • Broader impact: Public and private entities in New York may recognize the month through education campaigns, events, or collaborations prompted by the proclamation’s observance.

Legislative history and timeline

  • Introduced: March 20, 2025
  • Initial committee action: Referred to Finance (as part of the standard legislative process for review)
  • Advancement: Reported to calendar for consideration
  • Adopted: March 25, 2025
  • Status after action: Adopted by the Legislature, moving toward transmission to the Governor for a proclamation

Impact and considerations

  • Fiscal impact: Typically none or minimal, as memorial resolutions are ceremonial and do not require state expenditures.
  • Policy impact: No changes to existing statutes or regulatory authority; the action is symbolic, aimed at raising awareness and encouraging community engagement.
  • Public interest: Signals commendation of efforts by patients, families, and healthcare providers and may encourage participation in related awareness events during Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to include potential public messaging ideas or a brief outline of typical contents within Governor’s proclamations for awareness months.

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

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