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NY J01546
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Roxanne Persaud
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AI Summary
- Calls on Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 2026 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in New York State
- Highlights that approximately 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men in the U.S. will experience severe physical domestic violence in their lifetime
- Notes New York has the highest demand for domestic violence support services nationally, with 9,157 survivors receiving services on a single day in 2022
- Cites over 53,000 domestic violence survivors and their children received services from OCFS-licensed programs, with more than 213,000 hotline calls received statewide in 2018
- Recognizes the economic burden of domestic violence exceeds $8.3 billion annually in direct medical costs and lost productivity in the U.S.
Legislative Description
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 2026, as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the State of New York
Last Action
ADOPTED
2/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Finance2/5/2026
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