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J 743

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

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jim Tedisco

The bill requests the Governor to proclaim May 2025 as Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month in New York to boost public awareness and advocacy.

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Bill Summary · J 743

Summary of Bill J 743: Memorializing Governor Hochul to Proclaim May 2025 as Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month

Overview

Bill J 743 is a memorializing resolution in the New York State Legislature that requests the Governor to issue a proclamation designating May 2025 as Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month in New York. The measure is ceremonial in nature and does not create new programs or allocate funds.

Purpose and Intent

  • To publicly recognize pediatric stroke as a critical health issue and to promote awareness, education, and advocacy related to pediatric stroke.
  • To urge the Governor to issue an official proclamation recognizing May 2025 as Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month throughout the state.

Key Provisions

  • The core operative clause requests (memorializes) the Governor to proclaim May 2025 as Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month in New York.
  • No fiscal provisions, program authorizations, or regulatory requirements are created by this bill.
  • The resolution serves as a formal expression of legislative support for pediatric stroke awareness efforts.

Impact and Beneficiaries

  • Primary beneficiaries are residents of New York, especially families and healthcare providers affected by pediatric stroke, as awareness can drive early recognition and support.
  • Hospitals, pediatric clinics, stroke advocacy organizations, and schools may experience increased attention to pediatric stroke awareness during May 2025.
  • The Governor would issue the proclamation, providing a statewide signal of support.

Legislative Process and Timeline

  • Introduced: April 4, 2025.
  • Legislative actions on file show:
    • April 4, 2025: Referred to Finance.
    • April 8, 2025: Reported to calendar for consideration.
    • April 8, 2025: Adopted.
  • Status: Adopted, indicating the Legislature has formally supported the request for a gubernatorial proclamation.
  • Sponsor: James Tedisco (primary).

Effective Date and Enforceability

  • As a memorializing resolution, it does not enact or modify law. Its effect is to prompt or request a gubernatorial proclamation.
  • The proclaimed recognition would be issued by the Governor and would take effect as a ceremonial acknowledgment for May 2025.

Notes

  • This bill reflects a non-binding, symbolic action by the Legislature aimed at increasing public awareness and prioritizing pediatric stroke education and outreach for the designated month.

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

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