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K 412

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 6, 2025, as Police Memorial Day in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Will Barclay and 6 co-sponsors

Urges Governor Hochul to proclaim May 6, 2025 as Police Memorial Day in New York, prompting ceremonial observances to honor officers who died in the line of duty.

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Bill Summary · K 412

Bill Summary: K 412 — Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 6, 2025, as Police Memorial Day in the State of New York

Purpose and intent

  • The bill is a resolution that memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to issue a proclamation designating May 6, 2025, as Police Memorial Day in New York State.
  • The measure is ceremonial in nature, aiming to formally recognize and honor law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty and to encourage appropriate observances within the state.

Key provisions

  • The core action is a formal request to the Governor to proclaim May 6, 2025, as Police Memorial Day in New York.
  • The resolution may also encourage state and local communities, schools, and government agencies to observe the day with ceremonies or activities honoring fallen law enforcement officers. (Note: as a memorialization, it does not create new legal requirements or spending programs.)

Who/what is affected

  • Governor’s Office: would be requested to issue the proclamation.
  • Law enforcement community: recognition of officers who have died in the line of duty.
  • General public and state institutions: potential observance and participation in memorial activities on May 6, 2025.

Legislative history and timeline

  • Introduced: May 2, 2025.
  • Legislative actions:
    • May 2, 2025: Referred to the calendar.
    • May 5, 2025: Adopted (the bill passed in the legislature).
  • Status: Adopted. As a resolution, it serves as an official legislative expression urging the Governor to proclaim the designated day.

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Stacey Pheffer Amato.
  • Cosponsors:
    • Carl Heastie
    • William A. Barclay
    • Edward Ra
    • Crystal Peoples-Stokes
    • J. Gary Pretlow
    • Mary Beth Walsh

Potential impact

  • Symbolic recognition: Elevates awareness and remembrance of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty within New York.
  • Ceremonial observances: May prompt or guide official proclamations, ceremonies, and activities at state facilities and in local communities.
  • Fiscal impact: Likely minimal or none, as memorial proclamations typically do not require new funding or create enforceable duties.

Notes

  • As a memorializing resolution, it does not create new laws or direct regulatory obligations. The practical effect depends on whether the Governor issues the requested proclamation and how diverse communities choose to observe the day.

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

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