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K 562

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim November 17-25, 2025, as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe DeStefano

Memorializes Gov. Hochul to proclaim Nov 17-25, 2025 as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in NY; ceremonial, nonbinding, raises awareness with no new programs or spending.

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Bill Summary · K 562

Summary of Bill K 562 (New York)

Overview

Bill K 562 is a memorializing resolution urging Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim November 17–25, 2025, as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in the State of New York. The bill has been adopted.

Purpose and Intent

  • To formally recognize the importance of addressing hunger and homelessness in New York.
  • To request the Governor to issue a proclamation designating a dedicated week (November 17–25, 2025) to raise awareness, highlight resources, and promote community action to support individuals and families experiencing hunger or homelessness.

Key Provisions

  • Memorializes Governor Hochul to proclaim November 17–25, 2025, as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in New York.
  • Serves as a formal statement of the Legislature’s intent to bring attention to hunger and homelessness issues and to encourage statewide observance and related activities.

Note: As a memorializing resolution, the bill does not authorize new state programs or mandate spending. Its primary effect is ceremonial and aspirational, intended to prompt public acknowledgment and public education.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Government and state agencies may be encouraged to participate in or observe Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.
  • Organizations, nonprofits, and communities involved in anti-hunger and homelessness efforts may align activities with the proclaimed week.
  • The general public and media may receive heightened awareness about hunger and homelessness issues in New York.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: May 20, 2025
  • Legislative actions:
    • May 20, 2025: Referred to Calendar (appears twice in the record)
    • May 21, 2025: Adopted (appears twice in the record)
  • Status: ADOPTED

Sponsorship

  • Primary sponsor: Joe DeStefano

Potential Impact and Considerations

  • Non-binding and ceremonial in nature; no new laws, programs, or fiscal obligations are created.
  • Likely to heighten public awareness, encourage community involvement, and draw attention to resources addressing hunger and homelessness.
  • May influence the timing and framing of related community events, nonprofit campaigns, and advocacy efforts during the designated week.

How to reference

  • Bill: K 562
  • Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim November 17-25, 2025, as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in the State of New York
  • Status: Adopted
  • Sponsor: Joe DeStefano
  • Introduced: May 20, 2025
  • Key dates: Proclaimed week to be observed November 17–25, 2025; adoption occurred May 21, 2025.

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

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