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K 621

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 15, 2025, as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Stacey Pheffer Amato

Urges Governor to proclaim Oct 15, 2025 as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day in NY; ceremonial, raises awareness with no new laws or spending.

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Bill Summary · K 621

Summary: Bill K 621 – Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 15, 2025, as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day in New York

Overview

Bill K 621 is a memorializing resolution in the New York State Legislature that requests the Governor to proclaim October 15, 2025, as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day in the State of New York. The bill is classified as a resolution and, as such, is ceremonial in nature and does not create new laws or spending programs.

Purpose and Intent

  • To formally urge Governor Kathy Hochul to issue a proclamation designating October 15, 2025, as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day in New York.
  • The resolution seeks public recognition and observance of the impact of pregnancy and infant loss, aligning New York with broader awareness efforts without imposing new regulatory requirements.

Key Provisions

  • The core provision is the issuance of a gubernatorial proclamation recognizing October 15, 2025, as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day within the state.
  • The measure functions as a ceremonial acknowledgment and does not establish new state programs, duties, or funding.
  • The resolution serves as a formal statement of intent by the Legislature, encouraging awareness and remembrance across communities and state institutions.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Primary impact: symbolic recognition of pregnancy and infant loss, potentially increasing public awareness and support resources for affected families.
  • May encourage state agencies, schools, healthcare providers, and community organizations to observe the day or participate in related events.
  • There are no mandatory requirements or fiscal obligations imposed on the state or local governments.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: May 28, 2025
  • Legislative Actions:
    • May 28, 2025: Referred to Calendar (both entries listed)
    • May 29, 2025: Adopted (both entries listed)
  • Status: Adopted
  • Sponsor: Stacey Pheffer Amato (primary)

Additional Context

  • As a memorializing resolution, the bill does not alter law or policy; its effect is to prompt gubernatorial action through a proclamation.
  • If the Governor issues the proclamation, October 15, 2025 would be recognized statewide as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day.

This summary captures the bill’s purpose, key provisions, affected stakeholders, and the procedural steps leading to its adoption.

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

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