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J 443

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

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Gustavo Rivera

Urges NY Governor to proclaim March 2025 as Kidney Disease Awareness Month; symbolic, no new programs or funding, but raises awareness and support for patients and families.

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Bill Summary · J 443

Summary: Bill J 443 — Memorializing March 2025 as Kidney Disease Awareness Month

Overview

Bill J 443 is a New York State Assembly resolution memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 2025 as Kidney Disease Awareness Month in the State of New York. The measure is classified as a resolution, not a statute.

Purpose and Intent

  • The primary objective is to urge the Governor to issue an executive proclamation designating March 2025 as Kidney Disease Awareness Month in New York.
  • The resolution expresses support for kidney disease patients, their families, caregivers, and the medical and advocacy communities, and seeks to raise public awareness about kidney disease.

Key Provisions

  • Request to the Governor: Issue a proclamation declaring March 2025 as Kidney Disease Awareness Month.
  • Nature of measure: Symbolic and ceremonial; no creation of new programs, no statutory or regulatory changes, and no new funding obligations.
  • Statements of support: Typically includes recognition of the impact of kidney disease and the importance of awareness, education, prevention, and treatment.

Legislative Status and Timeline

  • Introduced: March 5, 2025
  • Procedural steps: Referred to Finance on March 5, 2025; subsequently reported to calendar for consideration on March 11, 2025.
  • Adoption: Adopted on March 11, 2025.
  • Current status: Adopted resolution, awaiting proclamation by the Governor (as is customary for memorializing proclamations).

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Assemblymember Gustavo Rivera

Affected Parties

  • General public in New York State, particularly individuals affected by kidney disease, their families, caregivers, and kidney disease advocacy and healthcare organizations.
  • No new statutory requirements or fiscal obligations are imposed on state agencies or local governments by this resolution.

Impact and Implementation

  • Public awareness: Aims to elevate visibility of kidney disease, encourage educational and community outreach, and support related health initiatives during March 2025.
  • Fiscal impact: Likely minimal or none, as resolutions typically do not authorize new spending or programs; any costs would be incidental (e.g., printing or disseminating the proclamation).

Next Steps

  • The Governor would issue a proclamation designating March 2025 as Kidney Disease Awareness Month, fulfilling the resolution’s request.
  • The proclamation may be observed by events, campaigns, and public health messaging throughout March 2025.

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

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