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J 120

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim November 2025, as Healthy Skin Month in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Roxanne Persaud

Urges the Governor to proclaim November 2025 as Healthy Skin Month in New York to raise awareness of skin health and sun safety, with no new laws or funding.

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Bill Summary · J 120

Summary of Bill J 120: Memorializing Governor Hochul to Proclaim November 2025 as Healthy Skin Month in New York

Overview

Bill J 120 is a concurrent resolution (non-binding) in the New York Legislature that memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to issue a proclamation designating November 2025 as Healthy Skin Month in the State of New York. The measure is classified as a resolution rather than a statute and does not create new programs or funding.

Purpose and Intent

  • To publicly recognize the importance of skin health and sun safety.
  • To urge the Governor to issue an official proclamation recognizing November 2025 as Healthy Skin Month, thereby encouraging awareness, education, and public health messaging related to healthy skin practices.

Key Provisions

  • The core provision is a memorialization urging the Governor to proclaim November 2025 as Healthy Skin Month in New York.
  • As a resolution, there are no implementing statutes, no appropriations, and no regulatory or programmatic changes mandated by the bill.
  • The proclamation would be issued by the Governor and would be outside the direct control of the Legislature.

Target Audience and Impact

  • Affected Parties: New York residents, healthcare providers (especially dermatologists and primary care), schools, workplaces, and community organizations involved in health education and skin safety campaigns.
  • Impact: Raises public awareness about skin health, sun protection, skin cancer prevention, early detection, and related educational efforts. The resolution itself does not impose duties on individuals or entities but may inspire alignment with public health messaging.

Legislative History and Status

  • Introduced: January 9, 2025.
  • Classification: Resolution.
  • Legislative Actions:
    • January 9, 2025: Referred to Finance.
    • January 14, 2025: Reported to calendar for consideration.
    • January 14, 2025: Adopted.
  • Status: ADOPTED. The completed adoption indicates legislative support and readiness to be forwarded to the Governor for proclamation.

Sponsors

  • Primary Sponsor: Roxanne J. Persaud.

Procedural and Timeline Notes

  • As a memorializing resolution, the next step would typically be signature or action by the Governor to issue the proclamation designating November 2025 as Healthy Skin Month.
  • No fiscal impact or programmatic changes are created by the resolution itself.

In short, J 120 is a ceremonial measure expressing legislative support for the Governor to proclaim November 2025 as Healthy Skin Month in New York, aiming to promote skin health awareness without creating new laws or funding.

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

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