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K 525

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2025, as Huntington's Disease Awareness Month in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by John McDonald

Urges NY governor to proclaim May 2025 Huntington's Disease Awareness Month; ceremonial, nonbinding, with no new funding, to boost public awareness and advocacy.

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Bill Summary · K 525

Summary: Bill K 525 — Memorializing Governor Hochul to Proclaim May 2025 as Huntington's Disease Awareness Month (New York)

Overview

Bill K 525 is a ceremonial, non-binding resolution in the New York Legislature. Its central purpose is to urge Governor Kathy Hochul to issue a proclamation designating May 2025 as Huntington's Disease Awareness Month in the State of New York. The measure is adopted as a memorializing resolution, not a law.

Purpose and Intent

  • Officially recognizes Huntington's Disease as a condition of statewide public interest.
  • Requests the Governor to proclaim May 2025 as Huntington's Disease Awareness Month, with aims of raising public awareness, education, and advocacy related to Huntington's Disease.
  • Serves as a formal expression of support from the Legislature for awareness, fundraising, and community engagement surrounding Huntington's Disease.

Key Provisions

  • The bill designates May 2025 as Huntington's Disease Awareness Month via a gubernatorial proclamation.
  • It does not create new programs, funding, or statutory duties; it is a ceremonial statement of support.
  • As a resolution, it acts as a formal recommendation to the executive branch rather than a directive to agencies.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Primary impact: Public awareness and education around Huntington's Disease within New York State.
  • Stakeholders likely to benefit indirectly: individuals affected by Huntington's Disease, families, healthcare providers, researchers, advocacy groups, and the broader community through heightened awareness and engagement.
  • No new funding or regulatory obligations are created by the resolution.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: May 16, 2025.
  • May 16, 2025: Referred to calendar (in both houses, per the record).
  • May 19, 2025: Adopted (the measure passed as a memorializing resolution).
  • Sponsor: John T. McDonald III (primary sponsor).

Next Steps

  • The governor can issue a proclamation designating May 2025 as Huntington's Disease Awareness Month in response to the resolution.
  • If the proclamation is issued, Huntington's Disease awareness initiatives and related activities may be organized or highlighted at the state level during May 2025.

Remarks

  • This is a ceremonial measure with no statutory changes or funding attached. Its value lies in formal acknowledgment and potential public awareness activities supported by advocacy and community groups.

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

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