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

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Roxanne Persaud

The bill asks the Governor to proclaim September 2025 as Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month in New York.

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Bill Summary · J 125

Summary of Bill J 125: Memorializing Governor Hochul to Proclaim September 2025 as Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month (New York)

Overview

  • Bill Number: J 125
  • Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 2025 as Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month in the State of New York
  • Classification: Resolution (Memorializing)
  • Status: Adopted
  • Introduced: January 9, 2025
  • Primary Sponsor: Roxanne J. Persaud

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill seeks to memorialize the Governor of New York to issue a proclamation designating September 2025 as Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month within the state.
  • It aims to formalize the Legislature’s support for increasing awareness, education, and outreach related to gynecologic cancers by coordinating public recognition during September 2025.

Key Provisions

  • This is a memorializing resolution, not a statute. It does not authorize or fund new programs.
  • The core directive is a request to the Governor to issue a proclamation designating September 2025 as Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month.
  • By design, the resolution serves as a formal expression of legislative sentiment and public health awareness emphasis.

Legislative History and Status

  • Introduced: January 9, 2025
  • Legislative actions:
    • January 9, 2025: Referred to Finance
    • January 14, 2025: Reported to calendar for consideration
    • January 14, 2025: Adopted
  • Status: Adopted (as of the latest action)
  • Sponsor: Roxanne J. Persaud (primary)

Who or What Would Be Affected

  • Direct effect: Public acknowledgment by the State of New York and its residents of gynecologic cancer awareness through a gubernatorial proclamation.
  • Indirect effects: Potentially increased public education, awareness activities, and community outreach during September 2025; no mandatory programs or state spending mandated by the resolution itself.
  • Broad beneficiaries: Individuals affected by gynecologic cancers (patients, survivors, families) and health advocates who support awareness and early detection efforts.

Timeline and Procedural Notes

  • The bill was introduced at the start of 2025 and moved through the standard legislative process for memorializing resolutions.
  • Key timeline:
    • Jan 9, 2025: Introduced and referred to Finance
    • Jan 14, 2025: Reported to calendar for consideration
    • Jan 14, 2025: Adopted (formal adoption of the memorializing resolution)
  • Next steps (external to the bill): If requested and issued, the Governor would issue the proclamation designating September 2025 as Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month.

Practical Impact

  • The resolution formalizes legislative support for awareness efforts without creating new statutory requirements or funding obligations.
  • It signals statewide emphasis on gynecologic cancer awareness and may encourage public events, education, and survivor advocacy during September 2025.

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

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