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NY K00444

NY K00444
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 7, 2025, as Fentanyl Awareness Day in the State of New York

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Introduced
05/06/2025
In Committee
05/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
05/07/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/07/2025

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 7, 2025, as Fentanyl Awareness Day in the State of New York

AI Summary

This resolution calls on Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim May 7, 2025, as Fentanyl Awareness Day in New York State, in coordination with the national observance. The resolution highlights the severe public health crisis surrounding fentanyl, a dangerous synthetic opioid that is causing widespread deaths across all demographic groups. It emphasizes that fentanyl is particularly lethal, being involved in more drug-related deaths among Americans under 50 than any other cause, and is frequently found in various illicit drugs and counterfeit prescription pills. The resolution specifically notes that criminal networks are mass-producing fentanyl pills that are falsely marketed as legitimate prescription medications, with 40% containing potentially fatal amounts. By memorializing this day, the legislative body aims to increase public awareness about the fentanyl epidemic, honor victims like 19-year-old Paige Gibbons, and support individuals and families struggling with substance abuse disorder. The resolution will be formally transmitted to Governor Hochul after passage.

Sponsors (51)

Joe Angelino (R)*,  Andrea Bailey (R)*,  Didi Barrett (D)*,  Ed Braunstein (D)*,  Harry Bronson (D)*,  Keith Brown (R)*,  Chris Burdick (D)*,  Marianne Buttenschon (D)*,  Patrick Carroll (D)*,  Sarah Clark (D)*,  Bill Conrad (D)*,  Jarett Gandolfo (R)*,  Jodi Giglio (R)*,  Deborah Glick (D)*,  Jessica González-Rojas (D)*,  Scott Gray (R)*,  Judy Griffin (D)*,  Steve Hawley (R)*,  Alicia Hyndman (D)*,  Josh Jensen (R)*,  Billy Jones (D)*,  Rebecca Kassay (D)*,  Charles Lavine (D)*,  Dana Levenberg (D)*,  Nikki Lucas (D)*,  Jen Lunsford (D)*,  Donna Lupardo (D)*,  Brian Maher (R)*,  Brian Manktelow (R)*,  John McDonald (D)*,  Dave McDonough (R)*,  Karen McMahon (D)*,  Angelo Morinello (R)*,  Stacey Pheffer Amato (D)*,  Steven Raga (D)*,  Linda Rosenthal (D)*,  Nily Rozic (D)*,  Angelo Santabarbara (D)*,  Thomas Schiavoni (D)*,  Rebecca Seawright (D)*,  Maryjane Shimsky (D)*,  Jo Anne Simon (D)*,  Tony Simone (D)*,  Matt Simpson (R)*,  Doug Smith (R)*,  Robert Smullen (R)*,  Steve Stern (D)*,  Emerita Torres (D)*,  David Weprin (D)*,  Carrie Woerner (D)*,  John Zaccaro (D)*, 

Last Action

adopted (on 05/07/2025)

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