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NY J01444

Resolution

Status

Passed

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Roxanne Persaud

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim November 2026 as National Family Caregivers Month in New York State
  • Recognizes approximately 4.1 million New York residents who serve as unpaid caregivers providing daily assistance such as medication management, transportation, meal preparation, and emotional support
  • Acknowledges that national recognition of family caregivers began in 1994, with presidential proclamations issued annually since President Clinton's first proclamation in 1997
  • Highlights that caregivers help reduce strain on state health services while often experiencing heightened stress, health challenges, and reduced financial security themselves
  • Directs that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to Governor Hochul

Legislative Description

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim November 2026, as National Family Caregivers Month in the State of New York

Last Action

ADOPTED

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/14/2026

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