Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 21-27, 2025, as Diaper Need Awareness Week in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Bill Magnarelli

Memorializes Gov. Hochul to declare Sept 21–27, 2025 as Diaper Need Awareness Week in NY; ceremonial proclamation only, not law; withdrawn after initial action.

WITHDRAWN

Summary of Bill K 671 (New York)

Overview

Bill Type: Memorializing resolution (K 671)

Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 21-27, 2025, as Diaper Need Awareness Week in the State of New York

Sponsor: William Magnarelli (primary)

Status: Withdrawn

Introduced: June 4, 2025

Classification: Resolution

Purpose and Intent

The bill seeks to publicly urge and memorialize the Governor to issue a proclamation designating September 21–27, 2025, as Diaper Need Awareness Week in New York State.

The objective is to raise awareness about diaper need—a situation where families cannot access an adequate supply of diapers for infants and toddlers—and to highlight the services and resources available to address this need.

Key Provisions (What the Bill Would Do)

Endorsement of a gubernatorial proclamation recognizing a designated Diaper Need Awareness Week.

Specific date range set for the awareness week: September 21–27, 2025.

Communication of the intent to the Governor, urging ceremonial recognition rather than creating new law or regulatory requirements.

Affected Parties and Impact

Directly Affected: Public awareness and advocacy communities focused on diaper need, infant/toddler care providers, diaper banks, social services organizations, and families facing diaper insecurity.

Practical Impact: If enacted, the proclamation would provide formal recognition by the executive branch, potentially increasing public attention, partnerships, and fundraising/advocacy opportunities around diaper need. It does not impose new statutory obligations or funding obligations.

Procedural and Timeline Details

Introduced: June 4, 2025

Initial Action: Referred to Calendar (June 4, 2025)

Withdrawn Actions: Withdrawn on June 5, 2025 (two entries listed in the record)

Current Status: Withdrawn; no further action expected unless reintroduced

Additional Notes

As a memorializing resolution, the bill is ceremonial in nature and does not create or amend law, statutes, or state programs. Its effect is to request gubernatorial proclamation and public acknowledgment of Diaper Need Awareness Week.

The withdrawal indicates that the measure did not proceed to a vote or further committee consideration in its current session.

Bottom Line

K 671 aimed to secure a gubernatorial proclamation establishing September 21–27, 2025 as Diaper Need Awareness Week in New York. The measure was introduced and referred to calendar but was withdrawn the following day, rendering no further action in this session.