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NY J01547
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Roxanne Persaud
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AI Summary
- Requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 1, 2026, as International Day of Older Persons in New York State
- International Day of Older Persons was established by UN General Assembly Resolution 45/106 on December 14, 1990, and first celebrated October 1, 1991
- New York State has 3.2 million residents aged 65 and older, representing about 16% of the state's population
- Notes that 76 in 1,000 older New Yorkers are victims of elder abuse, with reported cases growing in recent years
- References $8.4 million in state and federal funding announced in July 2018 to expand services for vulnerable adults through the Elder Abuse Interventions and Enhanced Multidisciplinary Teams Initiative
Legislative Description
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 1, 2026, as International Day of Older Persons in the State of New York
Last Action
ADOPTED
2/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Finance2/5/2026
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