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J 136

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 31, 2025, as Save Your Hearing Day in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Roxanne Persaud

NY bill J136 memorializes, urging Gov. Hochul to proclaim May 31, 2025 as Save Your Hearing Day to boost awareness of hearing protection; ceremonial, no new laws or funding.

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Bill Summary · J 136

Summary: Bill J 136 – Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 31, 2025, as Save Your Hearing Day in the State of New York

Overview

Bill J 136 is a memorializing resolution in the New York Legislature proposing that Governor Kathy Hochul issue a proclamation designating May 31, 2025, as “Save Your Hearing Day” in New York. The measure is purely ceremonial and does not create or fund new laws or programs. It seeks to publicly recognize the importance of hearing health and awareness around hearing loss prevention.

Purpose and Intent

  • To urge the Governor to proclaim May 31, 2025, as Save Your Hearing Day in New York.
  • To promote public awareness about protecting hearing health and preventing noise-induced hearing loss.
  • To align state leadership with public health messaging on ear-health protection and hearing conservation.

Key Provisions

  • The bill is a memorializing resolution (not a statute), meaning its primary effect is to request the Governor’s proclamation.
  • There are no appropriations, regulatory changes, or enforcement provisions attached.
  • The designated date for awareness is May 31, 2025, as requested in the proclamation.

Sponsorship

  • Primary sponsor: Roxanne J. Persaud.

Legislative Status and Timeline

  • Introduced: January 9, 2025.
  • Legislative actions:
    • January 9, 2025: Referred to Finance.
    • January 14, 2025: Reported to calendar for consideration (duplicated entries noted in the record).
    • January 14, 2025: Adopted (duplicated entries noted in the record).
  • Status: Adopted (the resolution process completed, and the measure moved forward toward the Governor’s consideration for proclamation).

Effects and Beneficiaries

  • Immediate effect: A formal request to the Governor to issue a proclamation.
  • Beneficiaries: Residents of New York State, organizations focused on hearing health, healthcare providers, schools, and workplaces that emphasize hearing protection and awareness.
  • Practical outcomes: While not creating new law, the proclamation can be used to promote educational activities, public health messaging, screenings, and events focused on preventing hearing loss.

Additional Notes

  • As a memorializing resolution, the bill is symbolic and ceremonial in nature.
  • The bill’s adoption signals legislative support for raising awareness about hearing health and the importance of protecting one’s hearing.

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

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