Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 29, 2026, as Heat Awareness Day in the State of New York

This bill asks the Governor of New York to officially recognize May 29, 2026, as Heat Awareness Day. The resolution aims to draw attention to the dangers of extreme heat and the importance of preventing heat-related illnesses and deaths. It highlights specific precautions, such as staying hydrated and avoiding overexertion, while also noting that employers should support these safety measures. The bill is a symbolic gesture intended to raise public awareness rather than create new laws or regulations. Copies of the resolution are to be sent to the Governor and the family of Tim Barber, a worker who died from heat stress in 2020.