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J 123

Recognizing March 3, 2025, as World Hearing Day

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Roxanne Persaud

Designates March 3, 2025 as World Hearing Day to raise hearing health awareness and spur local events; does not create new laws or funding.

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Bill Summary · J 123

Summary of Bill J 123 – Recognizing March 3, 2025, as World Hearing Day

Overview

  • Bill Number: J 123
  • Title: Recognizing March 3, 2025, as World Hearing Day
  • Type/Classification: Resolution (non-binding)
  • Status: ADOPTED
  • Introduced: January 9, 2025
  • Primary Sponsor: Roxanne J. Persaud

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill recognizes March 3, 2025, as World Hearing Day. The intent is to acknowledge the international observance dedicated to hearing health and to promote awareness about preventing hearing loss and protecting hearing health within the community.

Key Provisions

  • As a resolution, the bill designates March 3, 2025, as World Hearing Day within the adopting body’s jurisdiction.
  • The resolution potentially urges public, private, and non-profit partners to observe the day and to engage in activities or messaging that raise awareness about hearing health, prevention, and access to services.
  • No new laws, mandates, or funding programs are typically created by such a resolution; it serves as a ceremonial or commemorative action.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • January 9, 2025: Introduced and referred to Finance (listed twice in the record, indicating initial committee referral).
  • January 14, 2025: Reported to calendar for consideration (record shows two entries).
  • January 14, 2025: Adopted (record shows two entries, consistent with formal passage on that date).
  • The duplication in the actions likely reflects clerical or record-keeping entries rather than multiple distinct votes.

Sponsor

  • Primary Sponsor: Roxanne J. Persaud

Fiscal and Administrative Implications

  • As a non-binding resolution recognizing World Hearing Day, the bill is not expected to create direct fiscal obligations or require new appropriations.
  • Any ceremonial observance costs would generally be absorbed within existing departmental or legislative activities, if applicable.

Affected Parties and Practical Impact

  • Affected Parties: General public, especially individuals and organizations focused on hearing health, audiology, and related services.
  • Impact: Increases visibility of hearing health issues; may encourage local events, educational outreach, and collaboration among health agencies and community groups.

Context and Significance

  • World Hearing Day is an internationally recognized observance to raise awareness about hearing health, prevention of hearing loss, and access to care. This resolution signals institutional recognition and may support public education efforts and partnerships at the local level.

If you’d like, I can compare this resolution to similar prior recognitions or draft a brief “talking points” sheet for promoting World Hearing Day observances.

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

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