Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2025, as Trauma-Informed Care Month in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Michaelle Solages

Requests Governor Hochul to proclaim May 2025 as Trauma-Informed Care Month in New York, to raise awareness and encourage trauma-informed practices across state services.

ADOPTED

Basic Information

Bill Number: K 459

Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2025, as Trauma-Informed Care Month in the State of New York

Type: Resolution (memorializing)

Sponsor: Michaelle C. Solages (primary)

Introduced: May 7, 2025

Status: Adopted (as of May 8, 2025)

Legislative Actions:

2025-05-07: REFERRED TO CALENDAR
2025-05-08: ADOPTED (two entries indicate concurrent or duplicate entries of adoption)

Purpose and Intent

The bill is a memorializing resolution that requests the Governor of New York to issue a proclamation designating May 2025 as Trauma-Informed Care Month in the state. The intent is to formally recognize the importance of trauma-informed approaches across state programs, services, and communities and to encourage awareness and engagement around trauma-informed care during the designated month.

Key Provisions

Request to the Governor: The Legislature memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2025 as Trauma-Informed Care Month in New York.

Encouragement to Action: The proclamation would serve to promote awareness of trauma-informed care principles, which emphasize understanding, recognizing, and responding to the effects of trauma to better support affected individuals.

Scope of Recognition: While the bill does not establish new programs or funding, the proclamation could encourage state agencies, departments, and organizations to highlight trauma-informed practices during May 2025.

Who/What Is Affected

Executive Action: The Governor’s office would issue the requested proclamation.

State Agencies and Organizations: Public and private entities in New York may be encouraged to acknowledge and participate in trauma-informed activities during May 2025.

Public Awareness: The resolution aims to raise public awareness about trauma-informed care and its application in education, health, social services, and community settings.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Introduction: May 7, 2025

Referral: Referred to the calendar on May 7, 2025

Adoption: Adopted on May 8, 2025 (the record shows two adoption entries, likely indicating concurrent actions or a duplicate entry)

Effect: Non-binding and symbolic; does not create new law or mandatory funding. The proclamation would be an executive action by the Governor and may influence related public messaging and commemorative activities during May 2025.

Impact and Context

This resolution serves as a formal bipartisan nudge to elevate awareness of trauma-informed care and its value in public services and communities. As a memorializing measure, it carries no fiscal impact or regulatory mandate but can catalyze partnerships, trainings, and events aligned with trauma-informed principles during the proclaimed month.

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