Bill > K00899

This resolution urges Governor Kathy Hochul to officially designate January 2026 as Stalking Awareness Month in New York State. The resolution highlights that stalking, defined as a pattern of unwanted harassing or threatening behavior that causes fear or safety concerns, significantly impacts victims across the state and nation, leading to psychological distress. It notes that victims can experience various forms of harassment, including being followed, receiving unwanted communications, and digital tracking, and that a substantial number of victims are young or stalked by current or former intimate partners or acquaintances. The resolution also points out the severe consequences for victims, such as job loss, relocation, and increased rates of mental illness, and emphasizes the role of technology in stalking. Ultimately, it calls for increased awareness and prevention strategies to promote social change and healthy behavior.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K899