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NY J00523

NY J00523
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 12-18, 2025, as Prevention Week in the State of New York

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Introduced
03/17/2025
In Committee
03/25/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
03/25/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/25/2025

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 12-18, 2025, as Prevention Week in the State of New York

AI Summary

This resolution seeks to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim May 12-18, 2025, as Prevention Week in New York State, aligning with National Prevention Week. The resolution highlights the critical importance of raising awareness about substance use, mental health concerns, and the ongoing opioid epidemic, particularly focusing on the alarming increase in drug overdose deaths and the potency of substances like fentanyl. It emphasizes the role of organizations like the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services in providing resources, prevention strategies, and public health initiatives. The resolution aims to encourage schools, communities, and individuals to participate in prevention-themed events, promote harm reduction strategies such as naloxone distribution and medication for opioid use disorder, and recognize the vital work of substance abuse prevention providers in reducing risks and supporting public health. By doing so, the resolution seeks to keep New Yorkers informed, healthy, and safe while drawing attention to the critical issues of substance abuse and mental health.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (62)

Nathalia Ferna´ndez (D)*,  Joe Addabbo (D),  Jake Ashby (R),  Jamaal Bailey (D),  April Baskin (D),  George Borrello (R),  Jabari Brisport (D),  Samra Brouk (D),  Siela Bynoe (D),  Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick (R),  Stephen Chan (R),  Cordell Cleare (D),  Leroy Comrie (D),  Jeremy Cooney (D),  Patricia Fahy (D),  Patrick Gallivan (R),  Michael Gianaris (D),  Kristen Gonzalez (D),  Andrew Gounardes (D),  Joe Griffo (R),  Pete Harckham (D),  Pam Helming (R),  Michelle Hinchey (D),  Brad Hoylman (D),  Robert Jackson (D),  Brian Kavanagh (D),  Liz Krueger (D),  Andrew Lanza (R),  John Liu (D),  Monica Martinez (D),  Jack Martins (R),  Mario Mattera (R),  Rachel May (D),  Shelley Mayer (D),  Dean Murray (R),  Zellnor Myrie (D),  Tom O'Mara (R),  Peter Oberacker (R),  Rob Ortt (R),  Tony Palumbo (R),  Kevin Parker (D),  Roxanne Persaud (D),  Jessica Ramos (D),  Steve Rhoads (R),  Gustavo Rivera (D),  Rob Rolison (R),  Christopher Ryan (D),  Sean Ryan (D),  Julia Salazar (D),  James Sanders (D),  Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (D),  Luis Sepúlveda (D),  Jose Serrano (D),  James Skoufis (D),  Toby Stavisky (D),  Dan Stec (R),  Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D),  Jim Tedisco (R),  Mark Walczyk (R),  Lea Webb (D),  Bill Weber (R),  Alexis Weik (R), 

Last Action

ADOPTED (on 03/25/2025)

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