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NY J01520
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Nathalia Fernandez
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AI Summary
- Requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 2026 as Recovery Month in New York State, coinciding with National Recovery Month
- Recognizes the national observance sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to educate Americans about substance use treatment and mental health services
- Notes the observance began in 1989 as "Treatment Works! Month," expanded in 1998 to include addiction recovery, and evolved in 2011 to encompass mental illness recovery
- Celebrates individuals in long-term recovery and honors treatment and service providers who support recovery efforts
- Promotes the message that prevention works, treatment is effective, and recovery from substance use and mental health disorders is possible
Legislative Description
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 2026, as Recovery Month in the State of New York
Last Action
ADOPTED
2/4/2026
Committee Referrals
Finance1/29/2026
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