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K 466

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

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Charles Lavine

A ceremonial bill urging Gov. Hochul to proclaim May 2025 as Stroke Awareness Month in New York, to boost public awareness, prevention, and support for stroke survivors.

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Bill Summary · K 466

Summary of Bill K 466: Memorializing Governor Hochul to Proclaim May 2025 as Stroke Awareness Month (New York)

Overview

  • Bill number: K 466
  • Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2025, as Stroke Awareness Month in the State of New York
  • Type: Resolution (memorialization)
  • Status: ADOPTED
  • Introduced: May 9, 2025
  • Sponsor (primary): Charles Lavine

Purpose and Intent

The bill is a ceremonial resolution that asks the Governor of New York to issue a proclamation designating May 2025 as Stroke Awareness Month in the state. The resolution serves to recognize the importance of stroke awareness, prevention, education, and support for stroke survivors, and to encourage public outreach and observation during May 2025.

Key Provisions

  • The resolution memorializes the Governor to proclaim May 2025 as Stroke Awareness Month in New York State.
  • It is an expression of legislative support for heightened public awareness around stroke prevention, recognition of risk factors, and availability of healthcare resources and rehabilitation for stroke patients.
  • No specific mandates, funding, or statutory changes are included. As a memorialization, it is a ceremonial request rather than a binding directive with enforceable requirements.

Affected Parties and Impact

  • Primary impact: Public awareness efforts in New York around stroke prevention and recovery during May 2025.
  • Potential beneficiaries: Stroke patients and survivors, caregivers, health organizations, community groups, and the general public who participate in awareness campaigns, screenings, and education programs.
  • Administrative effect: Encourages collaboration among state health agencies, medical providers, and advocacy groups to observe and promote Stroke Awareness Month, though no new programs or funding are mandated by the resolution.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: May 9, 2025
  • Initial action: Referred to the calendar on May 9, 2025
  • Adoption: Adopted on May 12, 2025 (noted twice in the record, indicating confirmation in the legislative process)
  • Status implication: As an adopted resolution, it reflects the legislature’s formal support for the Governor to issue the proclamation. The proclamation itself would be issued by the Governor and is not contained within the bill’s text.

Additional Notes

  • The sponsor is Assemblymember Charles Lavine (primary). No co-sponsors are listed in the provided summary.
  • Being a memorialization, the bill does not authorize spending or regulate conduct; its effect is to recognize and advocate for Stroke Awareness Month through the Governor’s proclamation.

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

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