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K 751

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

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Amy Paulin

NY Assembly Resolution K751 urges Gov. Hochul to proclaim September 2025 as Sepsis Awareness Month, boosting public education and awareness without new laws or funding.

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Bill Summary · K 751

Summary: Assembly Resolution K 751 – Sepsis Awareness Month (New York)

Overview

  • Bill: K 751
  • Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 2025, as Sepsis Awareness Month in the State of New York
  • Classification: Resolution (non-binding)
  • Status: ADOPTED
  • Introduced: June 9, 2025
  • Adopted: June 10, 2025
  • Sponsor: Amy Paulin (primary)

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution seeks to formalize the State of New York’s recognition of sepsis as a significant public health issue.
  • It requests (memorializes) the Governor to issue a proclamation declaring September 2025 as Sepsis Awareness Month in New York.
  • While ceremonial in nature, the resolution aims to elevate awareness of sepsis, promote education on early recognition and treatment, and align state messaging with broader public health efforts to reduce sepsis morbidity and mortality.

Key Provisions

  • Memorialization of the Governor: The bill urges the Governor to proclaim September 2025 as Sepsis Awareness Month in New York.
  • Public health emphasis: Implicit support for awareness-raising activities, education for healthcare professionals and the public, and continued attention to sepsis prevention and timely treatment.
  • No statutory mandates or funding: As a resolution, the measure does not enact new laws, appropriations, or state-mirected programs. It is ceremonial and symbolic, relying on the Governor’s discretionary proclamation.

Timeline and Procedural History

  • June 9, 2025: Introduced and referred to the calendar (per actions listed).
  • June 9, 2025: Referred to Calendar (duplicate entry present in records).
  • June 10, 2025: Adopted (final formal action recorded as adopted).
  • Note: The bill’s status as “ADOPTED” indicates passage in the presenting chamber as a memorializing resolution; it does not become law or create new authority.

Sponsor

  • Primary sponsor: Assembly Member Amy Paulin

Affected Parties and Impact

  • Affected parties: General public in New York, with potential indirect benefits to patients, families, healthcare workers, and sepsis advocacy groups through heightened awareness.
  • Impact: Non-binding emphasis on sepsis awareness; may prompt state and local health communications, education campaigns, and partnership opportunities with hospitals and health organizations if the Governor issues the proclaimed month.

Context and Practical Considerations

  • Sepsis Awareness Month is commonly observed in September in various jurisdictions; this resolution aligns New York with those recognition efforts.
  • Because the measure is ceremonial, it does not mandate programs, create new costs, or alter existing law.
  • The effectiveness rests on the Governor’s proclamation following the memorialization.

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

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