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K 269

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 30, 2025, as Doctors' Day in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Chris Eachus

Urges Gov. Hochul to proclaim March 30, 2025 as Doctors’ Day in New York; a ceremonial recognition honoring physicians without creating laws or funds.

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Bill Summary · K 269

Summary of Bill K 269: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 30, 2025, as Doctors' Day in the State of New York

Overview

  • Bill Number: K 269
  • Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 30, 2025, as Doctors' Day in the State of New York
  • Type: Resolution (ceremonial/non-binding)
  • Status: ADOPTED
  • Introduced: March 26, 2025
  • Primary Sponsor: Christopher Eachus

Purpose and Intent

The bill is a memorial resolution urging the Governor of New York, Kathy Hochul, to issue a proclamation designating March 30, 2025, as Doctors’ Day in New York. The intent is to formally recognize and honor physicians for their professional contributions to public health, medical science, and patient care, and to highlight their ongoing role in improving community health outcomes.

Key Provisions

  • Purpose of Resolution: A formal request to the Governor to proclaim a specific day (March 30, 2025) as Doctors’ Day in New York.
  • Scope: Ceremonial/recognition-focused; does not create new laws, impose regulatory requirements, or authorize funding.
  • Date Highlighted: March 30, 2025 (aligned with the national Doctors’ Day observance).

Affected Parties and Impact

  • Physicians and the Medical Community: The resolution serves to publicly acknowledge and honor physicians’ contributions within New York.
  • General Public: Raises awareness of doctors’ roles in sustaining and improving health care and public health.
  • State Government: Acknowledges and endorses the recognition through a gubernatorial proclamation; no statutory changes or financial obligations imposed.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: March 26, 2025
  • Actions:
    • March 26, 2025 – Referred to Calendar (noted twice in the record)
    • March 27, 2025 – Adopted (noted twice in the record)
  • Current Status: Adopted as of March 27, 2025

Additional Notes

  • The bill is purely ceremonial. It does not alter existing statutes or create new programs; its primary effect is to encourage official state recognition via proclamation.
  • Sponsor: Christopher Eachus (primary)

If you’d like, I can provide a plain-language excerpt-style paraphrase of the resolution’s presumed text or compare this resolution to similar Doctors’ Day memorializations in other states.

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

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