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K 455

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 8, 2025, as New York State Assembly Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Angelo Santabarbara

Urges the Governor to proclaim May 8, 2025, as New York State Assembly Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day to promote disability awareness and inclusion.

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Bill Summary · K 455

Summary of Bill K 455 — Memorializing Governor Hochul to Proclaim May 8, 2025 as New York State Assembly Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day

Overview

Bill K 455 is a resolution in the New York State Assembly that seeks to memorialize the Governor to issue a proclamation designating May 8, 2025, as New York State Assembly Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day. The measure is categorized as a resolution and is intended to recognize and promote awareness of disabilities within the state.

Purpose and Intent

  • To urge the Governor to proclaim a specific day—May 8, 2025—as New York State Assembly Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day.
  • To advance awareness, understanding, and inclusion of people with disabilities by highlighting their contributions and the importance of accessibility and equal opportunity.

Key Provisions

  • Memorialization: The Associated Assembly resolves to request that the Governor issue a proclamation recognizing May 8, 2025, as New York State Assembly Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day.
  • Observance: The proclamation would serve to promote awareness and might encourage related events, programs, or educational activities within the state.
  • Nature of the measure: As a resolution, the bill does not create or amend statutes or authorize expenditures; it expresses the Assembly’s support and a formal request to the Governor.
  • Effective date: Resolutions typically take effect upon adoption; any observance would be at the Governor’s discretion through the proclaimed date.

Who Is Affected

  • Direct: The Governor (as the recipient of the memorialization) and the New York State government, which would issue the proclamation.
  • Indirect: Students, educators, disability advocacy organizations, public institutions, and state residents who may observe and participate in Disabilities Awareness Day activities and related educational efforts.
  • The measure is symbolic and educational in nature, with no new legal obligations or funding requirements.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: May 7, 2025.
  • Legislative actions: Referred to Calendar on May 7; adopted on May 8, 2025 (the bill shows two identical entries for adoption and calendar referrals, indicating rapid progression).
  • Sponsor: Angelo Santabarbara (primary).
  • Status: ADOPTED as of May 8, 2025. As a resolution, the next step would typically involve the Governor issuing a proclamation reflecting the Assembly’s request.

Potential Impact

  • Heightened awareness and public recognition of disability-related issues within New York.
  • Opportunities for schools, workplaces, and community organizations to highlight accessibility, inclusion, and the achievements of people with disabilities.
  • No fiscal impact or statutory changes are anticipated from the resolution itself; the impact is primarily symbolic and educational.

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

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