K 1202 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2026, as Second Chance Month in the State of New York

This bill directs Governor Kathy Hochul to officially declare April 2026 as Second Chance Month in New York State. The resolution aims to raise public awareness about the challenges formerly incarcerated individuals face when trying to reintegrate into society, such as finding employment and accessing education. It calls on communities, employers, and organizations to support removing unnecessary barriers for people with criminal records who have completed their sentences. The measure is a symbolic proclamation rather than a law that creates new legal requirements or funding.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Assembly Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 24, 2026 Last action Apr 27, 2026
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This bill passed the Assembly by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Apr 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
ADOPTED
lower
Apr 24, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CALENDAR
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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