Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2025, as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Michael Durso

Ceremonial NY Legislature resolution urging Gov. Hochul to proclaim May 2025 as ALS Awareness Month, elevating public awareness without new laws or funding.

ADOPTED

Overview

Bill number & title: K 517 — Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2025, as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month in the State of New York

Type: Resolution (non-binding directive urging the executive to issue a proclamation)

Status: ADOPTED

Introduced: May 14, 2025

Sponsor: Michael Durso (primary)

Legislative actions:

2025-05-14: REFERRED TO CALENDAR (two entries)
2025-05-15: ADOPTED (two entries)

Current effect: The Legislature is requesting (memorializing) the Governor to issue a proclamation designating May 2025 as ALS Awareness Month in New York. The resolution itself does not create new laws or funding.

Purpose and Intent

The primary aim is to encourage public recognition of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and to designate May 2025 as ALS Awareness Month in New York.

By adopting this resolution, the Legislature signals support for ALS awareness, education, research, and patient/family support efforts, and asks the Governor to issue a formal proclamation to that effect.

Key Provisions

The core provision is a memorialization urging the Governor to issue a proclamation designating May 2025 as ALS Awareness Month in New York.

As a resolution, it does not impose new statutory requirements, establish programs, or authorize spending. It is ceremonial and symbolic, aimed at elevating awareness and recognizing the impact of ALS.

Who/What Is Affected

Directly affected: Governor’s office, which would issue the proclamation as requested.

Indirectly affected: ALS patients, families, advocacy groups (e.g., ALS associations), healthcare professionals, researchers, and the public in New York, through heightened awareness and potential events or activities during ALS Awareness Month.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Introduced on May 14, 2025.

Referred to the calendar on May 14, 2025.

Adopted by the Legislature on May 15, 2025 (two adoption entries indicate passage in both houses or a parallel process).

Effective date aligns with the Governor issuing a proclamation designating May 2025 as ALS Awareness Month; the resolution itself becomes a formal expression of legislative support.

Context and Impact

ALS Awareness Month is commonly designated to promote awareness of ALS, support for patients and families, and funding for research.

This bill formalizes the Legislature’s endorsement and facilitates public acknowledgment through a gubernatorial proclamation.

No fiscal impact or regulatory changes are anticipated from this resolution.

Bottom Line

K 517 is a ceremonial resolution adopted by the New York Legislature urging Governor Hochul to issue a proclamation declaring May 2025 as ALS Awareness Month. It reflects legislative support for ALS awareness and related advocacy, with the practical effect being a gubernatorial proclamation rather than new law or mandatory actions.

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