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J 1063

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 9-15, 2025, as Stuttering Awareness Week in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jamaal Bailey

Requests Governor to proclaim May 9-15, 2025 as Stuttering Awareness Week in New York to raise awareness and support for people who stutter.

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Bill Summary · J 1063

Summary: J 1063 — Memorializing Governor Hochul to proclaim May 9-15, 2025 as Stuttering Awareness Week in the State of New York

Overview

  • Bill number and type: J 1063, a memorializing resolution
  • Purpose: To memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 9–15, 2025 as Stuttering Awareness Week in New York
  • Status: ADOPTED
  • Introduced: May 16, 2025
  • Primary sponsor: Jamaal Bailey
  • Classification: Resolution (ceremonial, not a statute)

What the bill would do

  • The resolution requests the Governor to issue a proclamation designating May 9–15, 2025 as Stuttering Awareness Week in New York.
  • It expresses support for recognizing stuttering, raising public awareness, and encouraging education and outreach to individuals who stutter, their families, and related organizations.

Key provisions and changes

  • A formal instruction to the Governor to issue a proclamation for the specified week.
  • No creation of new statutes, programs, or funding mechanisms.
  • Emphasis on awareness, education, and support for individuals who stutter and their communities.

Who/what would be affected

  • Direct effect: The Governor’s office, which would issue the proclamation if enacted.
  • Indirect effects: Public awareness among residents, schools, healthcare providers, employers, and community organizations; potential public events and recognition coordinated by advocacy groups or schools to align with the week.
  • Fiscal impact: Typically minimal or none for such proclamations; the bill does not authorize spending or new programs.

Procedural and timeline details

  • May 16, 2025: Referred to Finance (typical for non-fiscal resolutions in some chambers)
  • May 20, 2025: Reported to calendar for consideration (twice listed)
  • May 20, 2025: Adopted
  • The resolution’s adoption indicates formal enactment by the legislature, creating a request to the Governor rather than imposing obligations.
  • After adoption, the expected next step would be the Governor issuing a proclamation if consistent with the administration’s practices.

Additional context

  • As a ceremonial resolution, J 1063 does not establish new law or regulatory requirements. Its effect is to promote awareness and public recognition of stuttering, aligning state leadership with advocacy for the stuttering community.

If you’d like, I can supplement this with background on Stuttering Awareness Week initiatives or provide a brief glossary of terms related to stuttering advocacy.

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

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