Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 28, 2025, as First Responders Day in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Marianne Buttenschon

Urges Governor to proclaim Oct 28, 2025 as First Responders Day in New York, recognizing police, firefighters, and EMS for service; symbolic, no funds or new laws.

ADOPTED

Summary: Bill K 544 — Memorializing Governor Hochul to Proclaim October 28, 2025 as First Responders Day

Purpose and Intent

This is a memorializing resolution aimed at urging Governor Kathy Hochul to issue a proclamation designating October 28, 2025, as First Responders Day in the State of New York.

As a resolution, it expresses the Legislature’s support for recognizing and honoring first responders on that date. It is non-binding and does not create new laws or allocate funds.

Key Provisions

Urges/requests the Governor to issue a proclamation recognizing October 28, 2025, as First Responders Day in New York.

Recognizes the contributions and sacrifices of first responders (police, firefighters, emergency medical personnel, and other affiliated public safety professionals).

Leaves to the Governor the authority to issue the proclamation; contains no new regulatory requirements, mandates, or appropriations.

Identified as a commemorative measure rather than substantive legislation.

Sponsor

Primary sponsor: Marianne Buttenschon.

Legislative History and Status

Introduced: May 19, 2025.

Referred to Calendar: May 19, 2025 (procedural step for consideration).

Adopted: May 20, 2025 (the measure was approved by the House/Chamber and moved toward adoption or transmission to the Governor).

Status: Adopted (the Legislature has expressed support for the governor issuing the proclamation).

Who/What Is Affected

The proclamation would apply to all residents of the State of New York, with potential ceremonial observances by state agencies, local governments, schools, and community organizations.

No direct regulatory changes or budgetary impact are created by the resolution itself.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

Timeline: The bill’s formal process included referral to the calendar on May 19, 2025, followed by adoption on May 20, 2025.

Next steps: If transmitted to the Governor, the proclamation would be issued at the Governor’s discretion. The measure does not enact requirements or spending.

Potential Impact

Provides formal statewide recognition of first responders and their contributions.

May encourage local observances, ceremonies, and educational activities on or around the proclaimed date.

Largely symbolic with no fiscal impact or statutory changes.

Notes

This summary reflects the information provided and presents the bill as a memorializing resolution with the stated purpose to obtain a governor’s proclamation.