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Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 31, 2025, as No Tobacco Day in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Harvey Epstein

Urges Gov. to proclaim May 31, 2025 as No Tobacco Day in NY, boosting public health awareness; symbolic, non-binding, with no new laws or funding.

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Bill Summary · K 616

Summary: Bill K 616 — Memorializing Governor Hochul to proclaim May 31, 2025 as No Tobacco Day (New York)

Overview

  • Bill Number: K 616
  • Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 31, 2025, as No Tobacco Day in the State of New York
  • Type: Assembly resolution (non-binding)
  • Status: ADOPTED
  • Introduced: May 28, 2025
  • Primary Sponsor: Harvey Epstein

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution requests the Governor of New York to issue a proclamation designating May 31, 2025 as No Tobacco Day in the State of New York.
  • As a memorializing resolution, its purpose is to express the Legislature’s support for public awareness about tobacco-related health risks and to encourage state-wide observances and activities on that date. It does not create new laws or state spending.

Key Provisions (conceptual)

  • A formal request to the Governor to issue a proclamation declaring May 31, 2025 as No Tobacco Day.
  • A preamble or statements likely outlining the health impacts of tobacco use and the importance of tobacco prevention, cessation, and public education (typical elements of memorial resolutions, though the exact text isn’t provided here).
  • A directive to state residents, organizations, schools, and public health entities to observe the day and promote related education and outreach.

Who or What Is Affected

  • Governor’s Office: Requested to issue the proclamation.
  • Public Health Community and Organizations: May use the designation to organize events, campaigns, or awareness activities.
  • State Residents: Encouraged to participate in observances and educational efforts related to tobacco prevention and cessation.
  • No new statutory duties or funding obligations are created by the resolution itself.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: May 28, 2025.
  • Actions: Referred to Calendar on May 28; adopted on May 29, 2025 (documented with two entries for each action, reflecting typical legislative processing).
  • Status: Adopted (the Assembly has approved the resolution; gubernatorial proclamation would be issued if the Governor concurs).

Background and Context

  • While the bill text is not provided, memorial resolutions of this type are common tools for the Legislature to advocate for commemorative days aligned with public health or cultural topics.
  • The sponsor is Assembly member Harvey Epstein.

Impact and Takeaway

  • This resolution signals the Legislature’s endorsement of recognizing May 31, 2025 as No Tobacco Day and supports public health education and awareness efforts.
  • It is symbolic and non-binding in itself, but it can influence public messaging and spur participation in related observances if the Governor issues the requested proclamation.

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

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