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J 951

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 11-17, 2025, as Fibromyalgia Awareness Week in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Rachel May

Requests Gov. Hochul to proclaim May 11-17, 2025 as Fibromyalgia Awareness Week in NY; ceremonial recognition to boost awareness and education.

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Bill Summary · J 951

Summary: J 951 — Memorializing Governor Hochul to Proclaim May 11–17, 2025 as Fibromyalgia Awareness Week

Overview

J 951 is a state resolution whose purpose is to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 11–17, 2025, as Fibromyalgia Awareness Week in New York. The measure is ceremonial in nature and does not create new laws or allocate funds.

Purpose and Intent

  • Recognizes fibromyalgia as a condition deserving awareness and education.
  • Urges the Governor to issue an official proclamation designating May 11–17, 2025, as Fibromyalgia Awareness Week in New York.
  • Aims to promote public awareness, education about symptoms and resources, and support for affected individuals and their families.

Key Provisions

  • The central provision is a request to the Governor to issue a proclamation designating May 11–17, 2025, as Fibromyalgia Awareness Week within the state.
  • The resolution itself does not authorize spending, create programs, or amend existing law.
  • Serves as a symbolic recognition intended to mobilize awareness efforts across state agencies, organizations, and communities.

Who and What Is Affected

  • Primary beneficiary: fibromyalgia patients and the broader community affected by the condition, through increased awareness and access to information.
  • State government and public health stakeholders: encouraged to participate in awareness activities as part of the observance.
  • Advocacy and health-care organizations: potential collaborators for outreach, education, and resources during the designated week.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: May 8, 2025.
  • Legislative actions: Referred to Finance on May 8, 2025; reported to calendar for consideration and adopted on May 13, 2025 (the record shows multiple entries for these steps, likely reflecting processing in parallel chambers or multiple readings).
  • Status: Adopted as of May 13, 2025.
  • Sponsor: Primary sponsor Rachel May.

Fiscal and Administrative Considerations

  • As a memorializing resolution, it generally does not carry fiscal implications or mandate expenditures.
  • The practical effect is the issuance of a gubernatorial proclamation and coordination of awareness activities by state and community organizations during the designated week.

Notable Details

  • Dates specified: May 11–17, 2025 (Fibromyalgia Awareness Week) in the No. NY resolution.
  • The bill is labeled as a “resolution” (ceremonial) rather than a statute or appropriation, indicating its primary function is formal recognition and advocacy.

If you’d like, I can add comparable examples from other states or provide suggested language for public-facing materials to accompany the proclamation.

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

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