Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim January 19-23, 2026, as National Passenger Safety Week in the State of New York

This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (not a bill), memorializing Governor Hochul to declare January 19-23, 2026, as "National Passenger Safety Week" in New York. It does not create new laws or policies but asks the Governor to issue a formal proclamation during that week to raise public awareness about passenger safety. The resolution cites traffic safety data (e.g., 36% of 2022 fatalities involved passengers) and emphasizes passengers’ role in encouraging safer driving behaviors like reducing distractions or refusing to ride with impaired drivers. It directly affects the Governor’s office (as the recipient of the request) and aims to promote voluntary safety awareness.