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K 617

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 28, 2025, as Blood Cancer Day in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Brian Cunningham

Memorializing resolution urges New York Governor to proclaim May 28, 2025 as Blood Cancer Day to raise awareness; it creates no new law or funding.

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Bill Summary · K 617

Summary of Bill K 617 – Memorializing Governor Hochul to Proclaim May 28, 2025 as Blood Cancer Day (New York)

Purpose and intent

  • Bill K 617 is a memorializing resolution that requests and encourages the Governor of New York, Kathy Hochul, to proclaim May 28, 2025, as Blood Cancer Day in the state.
  • The measure signals state-level recognition and awareness-raising for blood cancers, aligning with efforts to honor patients, survivors, families, and clinicians affected by blood cancers.

Key provisions

  • The resolution formalizes the intent to have the Governor issue a proclamation designating May 28, 2025, as Blood Cancer Day in New York.
  • As a memorializing resolution, it serves as a formal statement of support rather than establishing new law, programs, or funding. Its primary effect is ceremonial and symbolic, aimed at public awareness and advocacy.

Affected parties and impact

  • Affected or interested groups include blood cancer patients and survivors, their families, advocacy organizations, healthcare professionals, and the broader New York community.
  • The primary impact is awareness-raising and recognition, potentially encouraging state agencies, schools, and communities to observe or participate in Blood Cancer Day activities.
  • There is typically no direct fiscal impact or regulatory change associated with such resolutions, since they do not create new obligations or programs.

Procedural history and timeline

  • Introduced: May 28, 2025.
  • Legislative actions: Referred to calendar on May 28, 2025; Adopted on May 29, 2025 (the record shows adoption occurring the following day, with two noted entries for adoption and two for calendar referrals, likely reflecting procedural steps in related chambers or versions).
  • Status: ADOPTED.
  • Sponsor: Brian Cunningham (primary).

Notes

  • This is a ceremonial resolution, not a statute. Its effectiveness rests on the Governor issuing the proclamation and any subsequent public observances by state agencies and communities.
  • The bill’s concise nature means it centers on recognition and advocacy alignment rather than introducing regulatory changes or funding mechanisms.

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

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