Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2025, as Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month in the State of New York

This Senate Resolution (J 210) requests Governor Hochul to officially designate May 2025 as Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month in New York State, aligning with National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month. It does not create new laws or directly affect individuals or programs; it is a symbolic gesture to raise awareness. The resolution references declining teen birth rates in New York and nationally while noting persistent disparities. It serves only to memorialize the Governor's proclamation, with no policy changes or funding mechanisms involved.