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NY K00366

NY K00366
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 20-26, 2025, as Abusive Head Trauma/Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week in the State of New York

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Introduced
04/25/2025
In Committee
04/25/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
04/28/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/28/2025

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 20-26, 2025, as Abusive Head Trauma/Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week in the State of New York

AI Summary

This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 20-26, 2025, as Abusive Head Trauma/Shaken Baby Syndrome (AHT/SBS) Awareness Week in New York State, highlighting the critical importance of preventing child abuse, particularly against infants and young children. The resolution provides extensive context about child abuse statistics, noting that in 2023, 546,149 children nationwide were victims of abuse, with 39.3% under three years old, and in New York specifically, 46,431 children were affected, of whom 9,468 were under three. It emphasizes that children under one year account for 44% of child abuse fatalities, and AHT/SBS is the leading cause of death for abused children under five, with an estimated 1,200-1,400 children diagnosed annually. The resolution underscores the devastating medical and economic consequences of AHT/SBS, including potential permanent brain damage, medical costs exceeding $1 million per child, and broader societal costs estimated at $124 billion nationally and $13 billion in New York. It also highlights prevention efforts, such as educational programs, home visiting initiatives, and legislative actions aimed at raising awareness and providing resources to parents and caregivers to prevent these tragic incidents.

Sponsors (45)

Joe Angelino (R)*,  Andrea Bailey (R)*,  Anil Beephan Jr. (R)*,  Ed Braunstein (D)*,  Keith Brown (R)*,  Marianne Buttenschon (D)*,  Patrick Carroll (D)*,  Patrick Chludzinski (R)*,  Maritza Davila (D)*,  Joe DeStefano (R)*,  Harvey Epstein (D)*,  Mike Fitzpatrick (R)*,  Deborah Glick (D)*,  Judy Griffin (D)*,  Steve Hawley (R)*,  Andrew Hevesi (D)*,  Larinda Hooks (D)*,  Alicia Hyndman (D)*,  Josh Jensen (R)*,  Billy Jones (D)*,  Dana Levenberg (D)*,  Jen Lunsford (D)*,  Donna Lupardo (D)*,  Bill Magnarelli (D)*,  Brian Maher (R)*,  Brian Manktelow (R)*,  John McDonald (D)*,  Karen McMahon (D)*,  Brian Miller (R)*,  Angelo Morinello (R)*,  Misha Novakhov (R)*,  Phil Palmesano (R)*,  Stacey Pheffer Amato (D)*,  Gary Pretlow (D)*,  Phil Ramos (D)*,  Angelo Santabarbara (D)*,  Rebecca Seawright (D)*,  Jo Anne Simon (D)*,  Matt Slater (R)*,  Robert Smullen (R)*,  Michaelle Solages (D)*,  Chris Tague (R)*,  Al Taylor (D)*,  David Weprin (D)*,  Carrie Woerner (D)*, 

Last Action

adopted (on 04/28/2025)

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