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K 585

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 25, 2025, as Missing Children's Day in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Billy Jones

K585 memorializes Gov. Hochul to proclaim May 25, 2025 as Missing Children's Day in New York, a symbolic, no-cost observance to raise statewide awareness.

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Bill Summary · K 585

Summary: Bill K 585 — Memorializing Governor Hochul to proclaim May 25, 2025 as Missing Children's Day (New York)

Overview

Bill K 585 is a resolution that requests the Governor of New York, Kathy Hochul, to issue a proclamation designating May 25, 2025, as Missing Children's Day in New York. The measure is a ceremonial, symbolic acknowledgment rather than a law imposing obligations or creating new programs.

Purpose and Intent

  • To formally honor and raise awareness about missing children within the state.
  • To align New York with observances recognizing Missing Children's Day on May 25 and encourage statewide attention, remembrance, and participation in related activities.

Key Provisions

  • The bill is a memorializing resolution directed at the Governor to proclaim May 25, 2025, as Missing Children's Day in the State of New York.
  • It does not establish or fund new programs, nor does it impose regulatory or budgetary requirements.
  • The resolution serves as an official expression of the Legislature’s intent and support for the proclamation.

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • The proclamation would be issued by Governor Hochul, affecting statewide observance and awareness efforts.
  • Expected indirect effects include increased public awareness, community and school engagement, media attention, and potential collaboration with organizations focused on missing and exploited children.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: May 23, 2025.
  • Legislative actions: Referred to Calendar on May 23, 2025 (listed twice in the record).
  • Adopted: May 27, 2025 (record shows two ADOPTED entries, likely reflecting multiple chamber actions or a duplicated entry in the official record).
  • Sponsor: Billy Jones (primary).

Status

  • ADOPTED as of May 27, 2025. As a memorializing resolution, adoption indicates legislative approval of the request to the Governor, who would still need to issue the proclamation.

Potential Impact

  • Primarily symbolic, designed to honor missing children and elevate public awareness in New York.
  • Encourages participation by schools, law enforcement, families, and communities in Missing Children’s Day activities.
  • No direct fiscal impact or statutory change is anticipated from the resolution itself.

Notes

  • This summary reflects the information available in the bill record: bill K 585, a resolution sponsored by Billy Jones, introduced and adopted in May 2025, urging Governor Hochul to proclaim May 25, 2025 as Missing Children's Day in New York.

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

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