Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 21, 2025, as Down Syndrome Awareness Day in the State of New York
This is a commemorative resolution (not a law) requesting Governor Hochul to declare March 21, 2025, as Down Syndrome Awareness Day in New York State. It aligns with World Down Syndrome Day (observed globally on March 21, symbolizing Trisomy 21) and aims to recognize individuals with Down syndrome. The resolution does not create new policies or affect any specific group through legislative action; it is a symbolic gesture to promote awareness and honor the contributions of people with Down syndrome.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Assembly Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 19, 2025
Last action Mar 20, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Assembly by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Mar 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
ADOPTED
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CALENDAR
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mary Beth Walsh
RRepublican
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