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J 115

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

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Roxanne Persaud

NY J115 memorializes Gov. Hochul to proclaim Oct. 6, 2025 as Child Health Day; ceremonial, with no funding or new duties, to raise awareness of child health.

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Bill Summary · J 115

Summary of J 115: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 6, 2025, as Child Health Day in the State of New York

Overview

J 115 is a New York State Legislature joint resolution that, if enacted, would memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to issue a proclamation designating October 6, 2025, as Child Health Day in New York. The resolution is ceremonial in nature and does not alter statutes or create new program funding. It was introduced on January 9, 2025, and has been adopted as of January 14, 2025. The primary sponsor is Assembly Member Roxanne J. Persaud.

Purpose and Intent

  • Recognize and promote awareness of child health issues within New York State.
  • Request the Governor to issue an official proclamation declaring October 6, 2025, as Child Health Day.
  • Demonstrate legislative support for initiatives that protect and improve the health and well-being of children.

Key Provisions

  • Memorializes Governor Hochul to proclaim October 6, 2025, as Child Health Day in New York.
  • States the intent for the day to be observed with appropriate activities and recognition of efforts to improve child health, though it does not direct any state agency to take specific actions beyond the governor’s proclamation.
  • Contains no appropriation of funds, no new statutory requirements, and no mandated programmatic changes.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Primary audience: Children and families in New York, particularly those affected by health and preventive care initiatives.
  • Governmental impact: A ceremonial request to the Governor; does not impose new duties on state agencies, nor does it authorize expenditures.
  • Public awareness: Likely to raise visibility for child health programs, resources, and preventive health messaging.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: January 9, 2025.
  • Initial action: Referred to the Finance committee on January 9, 2025.
  • Advancements: Reported to the calendar for consideration and subsequently adopted on January 14, 2025.
  • Status: ADOPTED (as of January 14, 2025).
  • Sponsor: Roxanne J. Persaud (primary).

Background Context (Note)

  • As a memorializing resolution, the bill serves to express the Legislature’s support and to urge the Governor to issue a proclamation. It does not itself create new statutory requirements or allocate funding.

This summary provides a concise view of J 115’s purpose, substance, and potential impact, suitable for readers seeking a clear understanding of the bill.

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

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