Designates August thirty-first as "Overdose Awareness Day"
This bill designates August 31st of every year as "Overdose Awareness Day" in New York State. It adds this date to the existing list of official commemorative days in the executive law, alongside other observances like Juneteenth and Holocaust Remembrance Day. The bill does not create new policies, funding, or requirements - it simply establishes an annual day of remembrance focused on overdose prevention and awareness. This designation directly affects New York State residents and government entities, which may choose to recognize the day through official proclamations or events. The change takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 25, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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Feb 25, 2025
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1 primary · 32 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Legislator
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State
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P
John Zaccaro
DDemocratic
Co
Al Taylor
DDemocratic
Co
Alicia Hyndman
DDemocratic
Co
Andrea Bailey
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Angelo Morinello
RRepublican
Co
Anil Beephan
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Brian Cunningham
DDemocratic
Co
Brian Maher
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Brian Manktelow
RRepublican
Co
Brian Miller
RRepublican
Co
Catalina Cruz
DDemocratic
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