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Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 2025, as Blood Cancer Awareness Month in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Roxanne Persaud

Requests NY Governor to proclaim September 2025 as Blood Cancer Awareness Month, raising awareness and support for patients, families; ceremonial, no new programs.

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Bill Summary · J 102

Summary of Bill J 102: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 2025 as Blood Cancer Awareness Month in the State of New York

Overview

  • Bill Number: J 102
  • Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 2025 as Blood Cancer Awareness Month in the State of New York
  • Status: ADOPTED
  • Introduced: January 9, 2025
  • Classification: Resolution (ceremonial; requests action by the Governor)
  • Primary Sponsor: Roxanne J. Persaud

Purpose and intent

  • The bill is a memorializing resolution directing the Governor of New York to issue a proclamation designating September 2025 as Blood Cancer Awareness Month in the state.
  • It aims to recognize the impact of blood cancers (such as leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma) on patients, survivors, families, and caregivers, and to promote public awareness and education during the designated month.

Key provisions and changes

  • As a resolution, the measure does not create or fund new programs or statutes. Instead, it:
    • Formally requests (memorializes) the Governor to issue a proclamation designating September 2025 as Blood Cancer Awareness Month.
    • Typically encourages state agencies, organizations, and the public to observe the month with appropriate recognition and activities.
  • The resolution enumerates the purpose of raising awareness, honoring those affected, and promoting outreach and education about blood cancers.

Who is affected

  • The primary recipients of the resolution’s intent are:
    • The Governor of New York (to issue the proclamation).
    • The general public in New York State, including patients, survivors, families, caregivers, healthcare providers, advocacy organizations, schools, and community groups that may participate in awareness activities.
  • No direct fiscal impact or statutory changes are created by a memorializing resolution.

Procedural history and timeline

  • January 9, 2025: Referred to the Finance Committee (as is common for measures that might have fiscal implications or require review).
  • January 14, 2025: Reported to the calendar for consideration.
  • January 14, 2025: Adopted (the measure was approved in the chamber; the action sequence indicates passage through the chamber and likely referral to the other house for consideration, depending on the legislative process).
  • After adoption by both houses, the resolution would be transmitted to Governor Kathy Hochul for her proclamation to designate September 2025 as Blood Cancer Awareness Month.

Sponsor

  • Primary Sponsor: Assemblymember Roxanne J. Persaud

Practical impact and next steps

  • If enacted and adopted by both chambers, the Governor would be urged to issue a proclamation recognizing Blood Cancer Awareness Month in September 2025.
  • The proclamation would serve to raise public awareness, encourage participation in related events, and highlight resources for patients, survivors, and families.
  • This is a ceremonial action; it does not alter existing laws or require state spending.

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

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