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J 128

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2025, as Older Americans Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Older Americans Month

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Roxanne Persaud

Urges Governor to proclaim May 2025 as Older Americans Month in New York; ceremonial, non-binding recognition to boost awareness and programs for older residents.

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Bill Summary · J 128

Bill J 128 — Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2025 as Older Americans Month in the State of New York

Overview

Bill J 128 is a memorializing resolution in the New York State Legislature. Its purpose is to urge the Governor to proclaim May 2025 as Older Americans Month in New York, aligned with the national observance of National Older Americans Month. The measure is ceremonial (non-binding) and does not create or alter law or funding.

Purpose and Intent

  • Primary aim: To recognize and honor the contributions of older adults in New York and to promote awareness of aging-related issues.
  • Specific request: Have Governor Kathy Hochul issue an official proclamation declaring May 2025 as Older Americans Month in the state, in conjunction with the nationwide observance.

Key Provisions

  • Formal memorial: The resolution memorializes the Governor to issue a proclamation for May 2025.
  • Observance alignment: Ties New York’s observance to the national Older Americans Month program.
  • Non-binding nature: As a memorializing resolution, it expresses the Legislature’s support and request, but does not enact law or direct state spending.

Affected Parties

  • Government and public sector: Primarily serves to prompt the Governor’s office to issue a proclamation.
  • General public and older adults: Benefits from heightened visibility and recognition of older adults’ contributions and needs.
  • State agencies and organizations serving seniors: May leverage the observance for programming, outreach, and awareness efforts (dependant on the Governor’s proclamation and any accompanying activities).

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: January 9, 2025.
  • Procedural actions: Referred to Finance (January 9, 2025); reported to Calendar for Consideration and adopted (January 14, 2025).
  • Status: Adopted by the Legislature (both houses) on January 14, 2025.
  • Next steps: Delivered to the Governor as a formal request for proclamation; the actual proclamation would be issued by the Governor if she approves or chooses to issue it.
  • Observance timing: May 2025; the proclamation would ideally precede or coincide with the month’s observances.

Sponsor

  • Primary sponsor: Roxanne J. Persaud.

Impact and Significance

  • The bill underscores the importance of aging in place, elder engagement, and recognition of older New Yorkers.
  • It provides a ceremonial trigger for public awareness campaigns, events, and programs during May 2025, consistent with National Older Americans Month.
  • There is no fiscal impact codified in the measure, as it is an expression of ceremonial legislative intent rather than a budgetary appropriation.

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

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