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K 264

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

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Keith Brown

Urges Governor Hochul to proclaim September 2025 as Recovery Month in New York, boosting awareness and support for recovery, with no new law or spending.

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Bill Summary · K 264

Summary: Bill K 264 – Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 2025 as Recovery Month in the State of New York

Overview

Bill K 264 is a memorializing (resolution) measure in the New York Assembly that urges the Governor to proclaim September 2025 as Recovery Month in New York. The bill is classified as a resolution, not a statute, and serves as a formal expression of the Legislature’s intent rather than creating new law or appropriations.

Purpose and Intent

  • The primary purpose is to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to issue a proclamation designating September 2025 as Recovery Month within the State of New York.
  • The resolution aligns with the broader national observance of Recovery Month, which promotes awareness, education, and support for recovery from substance use and related mental health issues.

Key Provisions

  • Expresses the sense of the Assembly that the Governor should proclaim September 2025 as Recovery Month in New York.
  • Encourages recognition of recovery successes, public awareness, and opportunities to engage communities and organizations in related events and initiatives (as is customary in Recovery Month proclamations).

Affected Parties and Impact

  • Governor’s Office: Receives the formal request for a proclamation.
  • State agencies and community organizations involved in addiction recovery, mental health, and public health advocacy: likely to participate in or promote Recovery Month events and resources.
  • General public in New York: benefit from heightened awareness, reduced stigma, and increased access to recovery resources.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: March 25, 2025.
  • Legislative actions: Referred to Calendar on March 25; adopted on March 26, 2025 (the record shows two instances of each action, which may reflect chamber-level processing or formatting duplicates).
  • Status: ADOPTED.
  • Sponsor: Keith Brown (primary).

Background and Context

  • Recovery Month is a recognized observance in many states and at the federal level, highlighting recovery from substance use disorders and mental health conditions, celebrating recovery achievements, and promoting support services.
  • As a resolution, K 264 does not change existing law or authorize spending; rather, it communicates the Legislature’s support for proclaiming September 2025 as Recovery Month.

Notes

  • The bill is a ceremonial, symbolic measure. If the Governor issues the proclamation, September 2025 would be formally designated as Recovery Month in New York.

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

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