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K 453

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

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Marianne Buttenschon

Urges Gov. Hochul to proclaim May 2025 as Lupus Awareness Month in New York; a ceremonial, non-binding resolution to boost awareness with no funding.

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Bill Summary · K 453

Bill Summary: K 453 — Memorializing Governor Hochul to Proclaim May 2025 as Lupus Awareness Month (New York)

Overview

K 453 is a memorializing resolution that requests and urges Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2025 as Lupus Awareness Month in the State of New York. It is a ceremonial measure, not a law, and does not create or authorize new programs or funding.

Purpose and Intent

  • Declare May 2025 as Lupus Awareness Month in New York.
  • Raise public awareness about lupus, its impact on patients and families, and the importance of research, education, and support services.
  • Encourage state agencies, community organizations, healthcare providers, and residents to observe and participate in lupus-related awareness activities during May.

Key Provisions

  • Memorializes Governor Hochul to issue a proclamation designating May 2025 as Lupus Awareness Month.
  • Signals support for lupus education, advocacy, and outreach within the state.
  • Serves as a ceremonial exhortation rather than a directive with fiscal or regulatory consequences.

Affected Parties and Stakeholders

  • Lupus patients and families, caregivers, and advocacy groups (e.g., patient support organizations and medical communities).
  • State agencies and departments that may coordinate or participate in awareness activities.
  • General public within New York State, which may benefit from increased awareness and education about lupus.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: May 6, 2025.
  • Legislative Actions: Referred to calendar on May 6, 2025; ADOPTED on May 7, 2025 (noted as two recorded actions in the provided data).
  • Sponsor: Marianne Buttenschon (primary sponsor).
  • Status: Adopted (ceremonial resolution).

Status and Next Steps

  • The bill has been adopted as a resolution. The next step is for Governor Hochul to issue a proclamation if she chooses to do so. Adoption of the resolution does not obligate or bind the state to any program or funding.

Potential Impact

  • Raises statewide awareness of lupus and associated issues.
  • May encourage community events, educational campaigns, and fundraising efforts during Lupus Awareness Month.
  • No direct fiscal impact or regulatory changes are expected from the resolution itself.

If you’d like, I can compare this to similar Lupus Awareness proclamations or provide a brief plain-language primer on what gubernatorial proclamations typically entail in New York.

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

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