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

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Griffo

Urges NY Governor to proclaim September 2025 Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month, boosting public education for patients and families; symbolic, no funding.

ADOPTED

Summary: Bill J 847 — Memorializing Governor to Proclaim September 2025 as Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month (New York)

Purpose and scope

This is a memorializing joint resolution urging the Governor of New York, Kathy Hochul, to issue a proclamation-designating September 2025 as Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month in the state.

As a resolution, its primary effect is symbolic: it expresses the Legislature’s support for raising awareness about brain aneurysms and encouraging statewide recognition and related public education efforts. It does not create new programs, mandates, or funding.

Key provisions

Urges the Governor to issue a proclamation recognizing September 2025 as Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month throughout New York.

Encourages public awareness, education, and outreach about brain aneurysm risks, prevention, early detection, and support resources.

Does not establish state spending, regulatory requirements, or program implementation timelines beyond the proclamation itself.

Affected parties and impact

Governor and state government: initiates the proclamation process.

Brain aneurysm patients, families, caregivers, and the medical community: benefits from increased awareness, potential for greater public education and support.

Public health and educational organizations: may align events, campaigns, or community outreach with the awareness month.

No funding or compliance obligations are created; the resolution is procedural/symbolic in nature.

Procedural history and timeline

Introduced: April 24, 2025.

Referred to Finance: April 24, 2025 (standard referral for resolutions in the chamber’s workflow).

Reported to calendar for consideration: April 29, 2025.

Adopted: April 29, 2025.

Status: Adopted (the resolution has been approved by the Legislature and sent to the Governor for proclamation).

Sponsor

Primary sponsor: Joseph A. Griffo.

Fiscal and legal notes

No direct fiscal impact is anticipated, as resolutions of this type do not authorize spending.

The legal effect is ceremonial: a proclamation by the Governor recognizing Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month for September 2025.

Context

Brain aneurysms are weaknesses in血 vessel walls that can rupture and cause serious hemorrhage. Proclamations of awareness months are common legislative tools to promote education, screening, and support initiatives within the state.