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K 438

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2025, as Hepatitis C Awareness Month in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Charles Lavine

Requests NY Governor to proclaim May 2025 as Hepatitis C Awareness Month, a symbolic gesture to boost public awareness, screening, and access to care with no new laws or funding.

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Bill Summary · K 438

Summary: Bill K 438 – Memorializing Governor Hochul to Proclaim May 2025 as Hepatitis C Awareness Month (New York)

Overview

Bill K 438 is a resolution (memorial) asking the Governor of New York, Kathy Hochul, to proclaim May 2025 as Hepatitis C Awareness Month in the state. It is a formal, symbolic measure rather than a law, intended to promote public recognition and related health awareness activities.

Purpose and Intent

  • Recognize the public health importance of Hepatitis C.
  • Encourage awareness, prevention, screening, testing, and access to treatment.
  • Align state-level recognition with broader Hepatitis C awareness campaigns to support communities affected by the disease.

Key Provisions

  • A formal request to the Governor to issue a proclamation designating May 2025 as Hepatitis C Awareness Month in New York.
  • The measure itself does not create new programs, funding, or regulatory requirements; it serves to symbolize state support and raise public attention.
  • No specific mandates, spending authorizations, or administrative duties are attached to the resolution.

Sponsor

  • Primary Sponsor: Charles Lavine

Affected Parties

  • State government and public health agencies in New York.
  • Healthcare providers, public health organizations, patient advocacy groups, and communities affected by Hepatitis C.
  • Residents of New York who may benefit from heightened awareness and promoted access to information.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: May 5, 2025.
  • Referred to Calendar: May 5, 2025 (listed twice in the record).
  • Adopted: May 6, 2025 (listed twice in the record).
  • Status: Adopted. As a memorial resolution, its effectiveness depends on the Governor issuing a proclamation recognizing May 2025 as Hepatitis C Awareness Month; the resolution itself does not implement new policies.

Impact and Fiscal Note

  • Primary impact is symbolic and informational, signaling legislative support for hepatitis C awareness.
  • No new statutory obligations, regulatory changes, or mandatory spending are associated with this resolution.

Effective Date

  • The resolution becomes operative as a legislative action upon adoption; the practical effect is urging the Governor to issue a proclamation designating May 2025 accordingly.

Context

  • Hepatitis C Awareness Month observances aim to destigmatize the disease and promote testing, vaccination where applicable, access to care, and public education. This bill aligns the state with such awareness efforts through formal recognition.

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

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