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K 1404

Recognizing June 22-28, 2026, as Amateur Radio Week

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Keith Brown

Declares June 22–28, 2026 as Amateur Radio Week to recognize and celebrate amateur radio operators’ role in emergency communications, public service, and community support in New Y

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Bill Summary · K 1404

Overview

  • Bill: Assembly Resolution No. 1404 (A. 1404)
  • Session: 2025-2026
  • Jurisdiction: New York
  • Sponsor: M. of A. Brown K; Co-sponsor: Keith Brown
  • Type: Non-binding resolution recognizing a timeframe (Amateur Radio Week)
  • Status: Introduced and adopted on May 19, 2026

Purpose and Intent

  • To recognize and celebrate the contributions of amateur radio operators within New York State.
  • To designate a specific week, June 22–28, 2026, as Amateur Radio Week.
  • To honor the role of amateur radio operators in public service, emergency preparedness, and community support.
  • To raise public awareness of the value of amateur radio and its operators to the state and the world.

Key Provisions

  • Proclaims June 22–28, 2026, as Amateur Radio Week in the State of New York.
  • Acknowledges that New York has more than 25,000 FCC-licensed amateur radio operators.
  • Notes the role of amateur radio operators in:
    • Emergency communications for local and global events.
    • Public demonstrations during the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Field Day exercise (scheduled for June 27–28, 2026).
    • Providing free services to communities, particularly during storms, wildfires, and other disasters.
    • Readiness to respond in times of need and ongoing community service.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Amateur radio operators and the broader amateur radio community in New York.
  • Secondary: The general public, emergency management agencies, and communities that benefit from amateur radio communications.
  • Public institutions and organizations involved in emergency preparedness and disaster response may be indirectly affected through heightened awareness and recognition.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Legislative action recognizes a specific week in June 2026 (June 22–28) as Amateur Radio Week.
  • The resolution complements ongoing emergency preparedness awareness and the annual ARRL Field Day exercise (June 27–28, 2026).
  • As a resolution, it serves an acknowledgment and ceremonial purpose rather than imposing new statutory requirements or funding.

Potential Impact

  • Public awareness: Elevates recognition of amateur radio operators’ contributions to safety and community service.
  • Community engagement: Encourages public understanding of how amateur radio supports emergency communications.
  • No fiscal implications are stated in the resolution; it does not create new programs or grant funding.
  • May inspire schools, clubs, and local governments to highlight or participate in activities during Amateur Radio Week.

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

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