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NY K00264

NY K00264
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 2025, as Recovery Month in the State of New York


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Introduced
03/25/2025
In Committee
03/25/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
03/26/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/26/2025

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 2025, as Recovery Month in the State of New York

AI Summary

This resolution calls on Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim September 2025 as Recovery Month in New York State, in alignment with the national observance sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The resolution highlights the importance of recognizing and supporting individuals recovering from substance use and mental health disorders, tracing the history of the observance back to 1989 when it was originally called "Treatment Works! Month". The document emphasizes that Recovery Month celebrates the achievements of individuals in long-term recovery, honors treatment and recovery service providers, and promotes the message that recovery is possible. The resolution aims to raise awareness about behavioral health, underscore the societal benefits of prevention and treatment, and encourage expanding effective recovery services. By memorializing the governor to make this proclamation, the legislative body seeks to highlight that behavioral health is essential to overall health and that people can successfully overcome substance use and mental health challenges.

Sponsors (44)

Joe Angelino (R)* Scott Bendett (R)* Ken Blankenbush (R)* Jake Blumencranz (R)* Karl Brabenec (R)* Ari Brown (R)* Keith Brown (R)* Marianne Buttenschon (D)* Patrick Carroll (D)* Bill Conrad (D)* Brian Cunningham (D)* Joe DeStefano (R)* Michael Durso (R)* Chris Eachus (D)* Mike Fitzpatrick (R)* Jeff Gallahan (R)* Jarett Gandolfo (R)* Jodi Giglio (R)* Scott Gray (R)* Judy Griffin (D)* Steve Hawley (R)* Alicia Hyndman (D)* Josh Jensen (R)* Billy Jones (D)* Paula Kay (D)* John Lemondes (R)* Dana Levenberg (D)* Donna Lupardo (D)* Brian Maher (R)* Brian Manktelow (R)* John McDonald (D)* Dave McDonough (R)* John Mikulin (R)* Angelo Morinello (R)* Misha Novakhov (R)* Sam Pirozzolo (R)* Angelo Santabarbara (D)* Thomas Schiavoni (D)* Matt Slater (R)* Doug Smith (R)* Robert Smullen (R)* Steve Stern (D)* Chris Tague (R)* John Zaccaro (D)*

Last Action

adopted (on 03/26/2025)

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