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J 739

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2025 as STOP THE BLEED Month in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Gustavo Rivera

Memorializes the Governor to proclaim May 2025 as STOP THE BLEED Month in New York to raise public awareness and training, boosting preparedness with no new spending or laws.

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Bill Summary · J 739

Summary: Bill J 739 – Memorializing Governor Hochul to Proclaim May 2025 as STOP THE BLEED Month

Overview

Bill J 739 is a joint resolution adopted by the New York Legislature that memorializes the Governor to proclaim May 2025 as STOP THE BLEED Month in the State of New York. The resolution is symbolic in nature and does not create new law or spending obligations. It aims to raise public awareness and encourage participation in bleeding-control training and preparedness efforts.

Purpose and Intent

  • To recognize STOP THE BLEED Month and the broader STOP THE BLEED campaign, which seeks to empower civilians to act quickly to control serious bleeding in emergencies.
  • To urge the Governor to issue a formal proclamation designating May 2025 as STOP THE BLEED Month in New York, thereby promoting awareness, training, and preparedness across communities, schools, workplaces, and public institutions.

Key Provisions

  • The bill requests (via a memorializing resolution) that the Governor proclaim May 2025 as STOP THE BLEED Month in New York.
  • It signals the Legislature’s intent to support public education and awareness efforts related to bleeding control and emergency response.
  • As a resolution, it does not impose new duties on state agencies, authorize new programs, or authorize expenditure of funds.

Sponsors

  • Primary Sponsor: Gustavo Rivera

Legislative Actions and Timeline

  • Introduced: April 4, 2025
  • Referred to Finance: April 4, 2025
  • Reported to Calendar for Consideration: April 8, 2025 (two entries)
  • Adopted: April 8, 2025 (two entries)
  • Status: ADOPTED

Notes:
- The record shows multiple entries for the same actions (referred to Finance and reported to calendar, then adopted on April 8). This reflects standard legislative processing where action steps are logged in sequence; the net result is adoption of the resolution.

Who and What Is Affected

  • Affected entities are broad and include the general public, school systems, community organizations, hospitals, emergency responders, and other state and local entities that may participate in STOP THE BLEED training and awareness activities.
  • The proclamation itself would be issued by the Governor and disseminated through official channels, with no mandated compliance or funding requirements.

Potential Impact

  • Increases public awareness about bleeding-control techniques and emergency readiness.
  • Encourages institutions to host STOP THE BLEED trainings and distribute educational materials or kits.
  • Serves as a formal endorsement by the state, aligning New York with national STOP THE BLEED advocacy efforts.

Additional Context

  • STOP THE BLEED is a national initiative aimed at improving bystander response to life-threatening bleeding. While the resolution does not create policy or funding, it can support community education and preparedness initiatives across New York State.

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

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