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K 726

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 6, 2025, as Child Health Day in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Michaelle Solages

Requests Governor Hochul to proclaim October 6, 2025 as Child Health Day in New York; a ceremonial, nonbinding observance to raise awareness of child health.

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Bill Summary · K 726

Summary of Bill K 726: Memorializing Governor Hochul to proclaim October 6, 2025, as Child Health Day in New York

What the bill is

  • Type: Resolution (memorializing)
  • Bill number: K 726
  • Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 6, 2025, as Child Health Day in the State of New York
  • Status: ADOPTED
  • Sponsor: Michaelle C. Solages (primary)
  • Introduced: June 6, 2025

This measure is a memorializing resolution that requests the Governor to issue a proclamation designating October 6, 2025, as Child Health Day in New York State. It is a symbolic, non-binding action intended to recognize the importance of child health.

Purpose and intent

  • To formally urge the Governor to proclaim a specific day—October 6, 2025—as Child Health Day in New York.
  • To highlight the importance of efforts to improve child health within the state and to honor the work of families, health professionals, and public health institutions.

Key provisions

  • The resolution designates the date and requests a gubernatorial proclamation.
  • It does not create new programs, authorize spending, or impose new regulatory requirements.
  • It may encourage state agencies and public stakeholders to recognize and promote child health initiatives around the designated day, though any such observance would be informational rather than legally mandated.

Who is affected

  • Primarily: Children and their families across New York State.
  • Secondary: Health care providers, public health professionals, schools, and state agencies (e.g., the Governor’s Office and the Department of Health) that may participate in or promote Child Health Day activities.
  • The general public may benefit from increased awareness of child health issues and related resources.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Legislative history:
    • 2025-06-06: Referred to calendar
    • 2025-06-09: Adopted (noted twice in the actions)
  • Final status: Adopted; the measure would be delivered to Governor Hochul with the request that she issue a proclamation designating October 6, 2025, as Child Health Day.
  • Effective impact: No direct fiscal or regulatory effect; the primary effect is ceremonial and informational, emphasizing the importance of child health.

Fiscal impact

  • No direct appropriation or fiscal obligation is created by a memorializing resolution. Any costs would be associated with the Governor’s proclamation or related observances, which are typically covered within existing ceremonial or administrative budgets.

Conclusion

Bill K 726 is a ceremonial, non-binding resolution that seeks a gubernatorial proclamation to designate October 6, 2025, as Child Health Day in New York. It underscores the state's commitment to child health and aims to raise public awareness without imposing new duties or spending.

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

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