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NY K00545
NY K00545Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2025, as Foster Care Month in the State of New York
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Introduced
05/19/2025
05/19/2025
In Committee
05/19/2025
05/19/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
05/20/2025
05/20/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/20/2025
05/20/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2025, as Foster Care Month in the State of New York
AI Summary
This resolution calls on Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim May 2025 as Foster Care Month in New York State, recognizing the importance of supporting children in the foster care system. The resolution emphasizes that children are the future citizens and leaders, and highlights the state's commitment to helping the approximately 400,000 children and youth in foster care. It acknowledges the critical role of foster parents, family members, volunteers, mentors, policymakers, and child welfare professionals who help children in foster care find permanent homes and supportive connections. The legislative body aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by foster children and renew its dedication to ensuring these young people have opportunities for a bright future. By memorializing this proclamation, the resolution seeks to promote the well-being of foster children and demonstrate the state's united purpose of supporting vulnerable youth. The resolution will be formally transmitted to Governor Hochul after passage.
Sponsors (38)
Joe Angelino (R)*,
Ken Blankenbush (R)*,
Karl Brabenec (R)*,
Keith Brown (R)*,
Chris Burdick (D)*,
Marianne Buttenschon (D)*,
Patrick Carroll (D)*,
William Conrad (D)*,
Brian Cunningham (D)*,
Joe DeStefano (R)*,
Chris Eachus (D)*,
Harvey Epstein (D)*,
Mike Fitzpatrick (R)*,
Jeff Gallahan (R)*,
Deborah Glick (D)*,
Scott Gray (R)*,
Judy Griffin (D)*,
Andrew Hevesi (D)*,
Alicia Hyndman (D)*,
Josh Jensen (R)*,
Billy Jones (D)*,
Jen Lunsford (D)*,
Donna Lupardo (D)*,
Brian Maher (R)*,
Brian Manktelow (R)*,
John McDonald (D)*,
Misha Novakhov (R)*,
Sam Pirozzolo (R)*,
Steven Raga (D)*,
Nily Rozic (D)*,
Angelo Santabarbara (D)*,
Nader Sayegh (D)*,
Matt Simpson (R)*,
Doug Smith (R)*,
Robert Smullen (R)*,
Steve Stern (D)*,
Chris Tague (R)*,
John Zaccaro (D)*,
Last Action
adopted (on 05/20/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K545 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=K00545&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#K00545 |
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