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NY K00746

NY K00746
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim August 31, 2025, as Overdose Awareness Day in the State of New York

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Introduced
06/09/2025
In Committee
06/09/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
06/10/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/10/2025

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim August 31, 2025, as Overdose Awareness Day in the State of New York

AI Summary

This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim August 31, 2025, as Overdose Awareness Day in New York State, in conjunction with International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD). The resolution highlights the global significance of IOAD, which was established in Australia in 2001 and has since grown to include events in 39 countries. It emphasizes the critical public health issue of drug overdoses, noting that opioid-related deaths in New York State increased by 1,194 percent between 2010 and 2017. The resolution aims to raise awareness about overdose, reduce the stigma surrounding drug-related deaths, and provide an opportunity for families and communities to remember lost loved ones. The goals include creating a safe space for mourning, providing information about overdose prevention, supporting evidence-based drug policies, and sending a message of value to current and former drug users. By passing this resolution, the legislative body seeks to draw attention to the preventable tragedy of overdose deaths and encourage broader action at local, state, and national levels to address this serious health concern.

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)*,  William 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)*,  Stacey Pheffer Amato (D)*,  Sam Pirozzolo (R)*,  Angelo Santabarbara (D)*,  Matt Slater (R)*,  Doug Smith (R)*,  Robert Smullen (R)*,  Steve Stern (D)*,  Chris Tague (R)*,  John Zaccaro (D)*, 

Last Action

adopted (on 06/10/2025)

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