NY J01633

Requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 23, 2026, as Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Day in New York State

Cites that 24 people per minute are victims of intimate partner violence in the U.S., totaling more than 12 million people annually

Notes New York State has the highest demand for domestic violence services nationally, with 10,609 survivors requesting help on a single day in 2024 and 1,717 requests unfulfilled due to insufficient resources

Reports 71 intimate partner homicides occurred in New York State in 2024, a 13 percent increase from 2020, and 241,351 orders of protection were issued

Recognizes domestic violence costs the U.S. economy over $8.3 billion annually, with a single homicide estimated at $17.25 million in total societal costs