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

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Chris Burdick

Urges Gov. Hochul to proclaim May 11-17, 2025 as Food Allergy Awareness Week in New York to boost awareness, education, and safety for people with allergies.

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Bill Summary · K 514

Summary: Bill K 514 — Memorializing Governor Hochul to Proclaim May 11-17, 2025 as Food Allergy Awareness Week (New York)

Overview

Bill K 514 is a memorializing resolution in New York state government that urges Governor Kathy Hochul to issue a formal proclamation designating May 11–17, 2025, as Food Allergy Awareness Week in New York. The measure is ceremonial in nature, aiming to publicly recognize and promote awareness of food allergies.

  • Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 11-17, 2025, as Food Allergy Awareness Week in the State of New York
  • Bill Type: Resolution (memorializing)
  • Sponsor: Chris Burdick (primary)
  • Status: Adopted
  • Introduced: May 14, 2025

Purpose and Intent

  • To recognize the importance of food allergy awareness for individuals and families affected by food allergies.
  • To encourage education, safety, and inclusivity across communities, schools, workplaces, and food-service environments.
  • To urge the Governor to issue a formal proclamation declaring May 11–17, 2025 as Food Allergy Awareness Week in New York.

Key Provisions

  • The core provision is a formal request to the Governor to proclaim a designated week (May 11–17, 2025) as Food Allergy Awareness Week.
  • As a resolution, it does not create new laws, programs, or funding, nor does it impose regulatory requirements.
  • No specific mandates or actions are required of state agencies beyond the declaration of the week.

Affected Parties

  • Individuals with food allergies and their families, who are the primary beneficiaries in terms of public recognition.
  • Schools, healthcare providers, employers, and food-service establishments may be encouraged to promote awareness and safety during the designated week.
  • The Governor’s office, which would issue the proclamation if the resolution is adopted.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • May 14, 2025: Referred to Calendar (listed twice in initial actions).
  • May 15, 2025: Adopted (listed twice in the legislative actions, reflecting actions in potentially two chambers or successive steps).
  • Status: Adopted; the measure serves as a formal request for the Governor’s proclamation.

Notes

  • Proclamations of this type are symbolic and ceremonial, intended to raise public awareness and highlight the importance of food allergy safety and education.
  • No fiscal impact or regulatory changes are embedded in the bill itself.

If you’d like, I can add a brief context on typical effects of memorializing proclamations or compare this to similar past resolutions.

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

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