Bill > S00487

This bill amends the New York State Executive Law to designate August 31st as an annual "Overdose Awareness Day" by adding it to the existing list of commemorative days in the state. The bill is part of a broader effort to recognize and raise awareness about the ongoing issue of drug overdoses, which have been a significant public health concern. By establishing this day of commemoration, the legislation aims to honor those who have lost their lives to overdose, support families affected by substance use disorders, and potentially reduce the stigma surrounding addiction. The bill simply modifies an existing section of law that catalogs various commemorative days in New York State, inserting "August thirty-first, to be known as 'Overdose Awareness Day'" among the many other recognized memorial and recognition days, such as Holocaust Remembrance Day, Women's Equality Day, and Pearl Harbor Day. The legislation will take effect immediately upon enactment.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S487