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J 404

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

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Gustavo Rivera

Urges NY Governor to proclaim September 2025 Sepsis Awareness Month; symbolic, non-binding resolution encouraging awareness without new costs.

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Bill Summary · J 404

Summary of Bill J 404 — Memorializing Governor Hochul to Proclaim September 2025 as Sepsis Awareness Month

Overview

Bill J 404 is a memorializing resolution in the New York State Legislature that would urge Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 2025 as Sepsis Awareness Month in New York. The bill is sponsored by primary sponsor Gustavo Rivera. It is classified as a resolution, not a statute, and its primary effect is ceremonial and symbolic rather than creating new legal or financial obligations.

Purpose and Intent

  • To recognize the importance of sepsis awareness and education.
  • To request the Governor to issue an official proclamation designating September 2025 as Sepsis Awareness Month in New York.
  • To encourage public health messaging and outreach related to sepsis prevention, recognition, and treatment.

Key Provisions (Report-Only Nature)

  • The resolution would explicitly memorialize the Governor to proclaim September 2025 as Sepsis Awareness Month in the state.
  • It is a non-binding expression of the Legislature’s support for sepsis awareness; it does not create new programs, mandates, or fiscal obligations, nor does it appropriates funds.
  • The text, as a memorializing resolution, would typically be used to guide or acknowledge statewide public health priorities and to encourage coordination with relevant state agencies and health organizations for awareness efforts.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Governor of New York (administrative action to issue the proclamation).
  • State agencies and health departments involved in public health outreach and communications (potential collaboration for awareness activities if pursued post-proclamation).
  • Sepsis advocacy groups, healthcare providers, patients, and the general public through heightened awareness and education initiatives.

Procedural/Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: February 20, 2025.
  • Legislative actions on February 25, 2025 include: referred to Finance; reported to calendar for consideration; and adoption (noted in the record as multiple entries, indicating approvals at successive steps).
  • Status: ADOPTED as of February 25, 2025.
  • Sponsor: Gustavo Rivera (primary).

Notes

  • The bill’s adoption indicates legislative approval of the request, after which the Governor would typically issue the proclamation to designate September 2025 as Sepsis Awareness Month.
  • No explicit costs or funding mechanisms are noted within the bill text as presented.

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

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