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K 786

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 22, 2025, as Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Steve Stern

Memorializes Gov. Hochul to proclaim Sept. 22, 2025 as Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day in NY; a ceremonial, no-funding observance statewide if proclaimed.

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Bill Summary · K 786

Summary of Bill K 786 — Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 22, 2025 as Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day in the State of New York

Overview

Bill K 786 is a ceremonial (resolution) measure titled “Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 22, 2025, as Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day in the State of New York.” Its central purpose is to urge the Governor to issue a proclamation designating a specific day to recognize and honor veterans affected by suicide and to promote awareness and remembrance within the state. The bill is currently listed as ADOPTED.

Purpose and Intent

  • Aims to formally recognize the issue of veteran suicide and its impact on veterans, families, and communities.
  • Seeks to designate a dedicated day—September 22, 2025—for Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance in New York.
  • Encourages public awareness, remembrance, and support efforts across the state, typically through a Governor’s proclamation rather than creating new programs or funding.

Key Provisions

  • The bill would memorialize Governor Hochul to proclaim September 22, 2025, as Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day in New York.
  • It does not create new programs, funding, or regulatory requirements.
  • The action is symbolic and ceremonial, relying on the Governor’s executive proclamation to establish observance.

Affected Parties and Impact

  • Veterans and their families, as well as veterans’ organizations and advocacy groups, who would benefit from increased visibility and recognition of veteran suicide issues.
  • State residents, schools, and local governments may observe the day in line with the Governor’s proclamation.
  • The measure has no fiscal impact or administrative mandates on state agencies.

Procedural Status and Timeline

  • Introduced: June 11, 2025.
  • Legislative actions: Referred to calendar on June 11, 2025; ADOPTED on June 12, 2025 (record shows two identical “ADOPTED” entries, likely reflecting actions in each legislative chamber or clerical duplication).
  • Sponsor: Steve Stern (primary).
  • Current status: Adopted.

Notes

  • As a memorializing resolution, the bill serves to request official action by the Governor (a proclamation), rather than enact statutory changes or create new state programs.
  • If the Governor issues the proclamation, September 22, 2025 would be observed statewide in accordance with that proclamation.

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

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