Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 7-13, 2025, as Direct Support Professional Recognition Week in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Angelo Santabarbara

Requests Gov. Hochul proclaim Sept 7-13, 2025 as Direct Support Professional Recognition Week in NY; a ceremonial honor to DSPs, with no new laws or funding.

ADOPTED

Summary: New York K 748 – Direct Support Professional Recognition Week Memorial

Overview

Bill number: K 748

Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 7-13, 2025, as Direct Support Professional Recognition Week in the State of New York

Type: Memorializing resolution (ceremonial)

Status: Adopted

Introduced: June 9, 2025

Primary sponsor: Angelo Santabarbara

Purpose

The resolution requests that the Governor issue a proclamation designating September 7–13, 2025 as Direct Support Professional Recognition Week in New York State. The aim is to publicly acknowledge and honor direct support professionals (DSPs) for their essential service in supporting individuals with disabilities and others who rely on consistent daily living assistance.

Key Provisions

A formal request to the Governor to proclaim a statewide Direct Support Professional Recognition Week for the specified dates.

The designation is ceremonial and symbolic, intended to raise awareness of the contributions of DSPs.

No creation of new laws, regulatory changes, or funding commitments are contained within the resolution.

Observance would be at the discretion of state bodies and organizations in line with the Governor’s proclamation.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Introduction: June 9, 2025

Committee/Calendar Action: Referred to Calendar on June 9, 2025

Legislative Action: Adopted on June 10, 2025 (listed twice in the action notes, reflecting its passage within the legislative process)

Next Step: As a memorializing resolution, the key remaining action is for Governor Hochul to issue a formal proclamation recognizing Direct Support Professional Recognition Week for the dates in question.

Impact and Stakeholders

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs): Receives statewide recognition and visibility for their essential work in health care, residential services, and community-based supports.

Individuals Served and Families: Benefits from increased public awareness of the role DSPs play in daily living and community inclusion.

Service Providers and Employers: May incorporate recognition into workplace culture and public relations efforts.

State Government: No fiscal or regulatory changes required by this resolution; it simply requests a proclamation.

Notes

This is a ceremonial resolution that does not alter statutes or authorize spending. If the Governor issues the proclamation, September 7–13, 2025 would be formally recognized as Direct Support Professional Recognition Week in New York.