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K 512

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 15, 2025, as Police Dog Day in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jarett Gandolfo

Urges the Governor to proclaim May 15, 2025 as Police Dog Day to honor K-9 teams; a symbolic recognition that could spark statewide events, with no new laws or funding.

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Bill Summary · K 512

Bill Summary: K 512 — Memorializing Governor Hochul to proclaim May 15, 2025 as Police Dog Day

Overview

Bill K 512 is a state-resolving measure (resolution) introduced on May 14, 2025, and adopted on May 15, 2025. It memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to issue a proclamation designating May 15, 2025, as Police Dog Day in the State of New York. The primary sponsor is Jerett Gandolfo.

Purpose

  • To recognize and honor the service and contributions of police dogs and their handlers.
  • To request the Governor to proclaim a specific day statewide to highlight the work of canine units in law enforcement and public safety.

Key Provisions

  • The bill is a memorializing resolution directed at the Governor, urging (not mandating) a proclamation.
  • It designates May 15, 2025, as Police Dog Day in New York.
  • The proclamation, if issued, would serve as a symbolic recognition and awareness tool to highlight the roles of police canines and their handlers in protecting the community.
  • The measure does not create new laws, mandates, or funding; it does not establish programs or requirements for state or local agencies.

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • Police canine units (K-9 teams) and their handlers would be the primary beneficiaries in terms of recognition.
  • Law enforcement agencies statewide, as well as their communities, through increased awareness and potential commemorative events.
  • General public, through public acknowledgment of the important role of police dogs in public safety.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: May 14, 2025.
  • Legislative actions: Referred to calendar (May 14, 2025), then Adopted (May 15, 2025).
  • Final status: ADOPTED.
  • Classification: Resolution (a symbolic measure; does not have the force of law).
  • Sponsor: Jerett Gandolfo (primary).

Potential Impact and Considerations

  • The bill is largely ceremonial and non-binding beyond a gubernatorial proclamation.
  • No fiscal impact or statutory changes are anticipated from the resolution itself.
  • If the proclamation is issued, it may lead to statewide observances, events by police departments, and educational or awareness activities regarding K-9 units.

This summary presents the essential aspects of Bill K 512: its purpose, scope, and likely effects as a formal request to the Governor to designate a Police Dog Day.

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

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