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K 790

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

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn

Requests the Governor to proclaim September 2025 as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in New York.

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Bill Summary · K 790

Bill Summary: K 790 — Memorializing Governor Hochul to proclaim September 2025 as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month (New York)

Bill at a glance

  • Bill Number: K 790
  • Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 2025 as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in the State of New York
  • Type: Resolution (memorializing)
  • Status: ADOPTED
  • Introduced: June 11, 2025
  • Classification: Resolution (ceremonial)
  • Sponsor: Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (primary)

Purpose and intent

  • The bill seeks to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to issue a proclamation designating September 2025 as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in New York State.
  • It publicly acknowledges the importance of awareness, education, screening, and support for those affected by prostate cancer, and it urges state-wide recognition via a formal proclamation.

Key provisions

  • The core provision is ceremonial: to memorialize the Governor to proclamation of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in September 2025.
  • The resolution does not create new laws, authorize spending, or establish programs. It is a symbolic, non-binding statement of recognition and support.

Affected parties and impact

  • Affected parties: Residents of New York State, including men at risk for prostate cancer, survivors, families, caregivers, and advocacy organizations.
  • Impact: Increases visibility and public awareness of prostate cancer, reinforces education and outreach efforts, and aligns state leadership with nationally recommended awareness campaigns. Proclamations typically encourage awareness activities and may motivate public and private partners to host events or screenings during September, but they do not impose mandatory actions or funding.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Introduced: June 11, 2025
  • Legislative actions: Referred to calendar on June 11, 2025; adopted on June 12, 2025 (listed twice, indicating passage in the respective chamber(s) on that date).
  • Status implication: Adoption indicates formal passage of the memorializing resolution by the applicable legislative body, paving the way for the Governor’s proclamation.

Additional context

  • This is a ceremonial measure, commonly used to express support for public health awareness campaigns and to honor contributions of advocates, medical professionals, and patients in the fight against prostate cancer.

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

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