Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2026, as Distracted Driving Awareness Month in the State of New York

This resolution requests Governor Hochul to proclaim April 2026 as Distracted Driving Awareness Month in New York State, aligning with the national observance. It cites National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data showing distracted driving caused over 3,500 deaths and 362,000 injuries in 2021, aiming to boost public awareness of the issue without creating new laws or regulations.