Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 2025, as Pet Rescue Awareness Month in the State of New York
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a binding law) requesting Governor Hochul to issue a proclamation designating October 2025 as "Pet Rescue Awareness Month" in New York. It does not create new policies, funding, or requirements; it solely asks the Governor to formally recognize the month to highlight animal shelter efforts. The resolution cites statistics about shelter animals (e.g., millions entering shelters annually) to support the symbolic recognition, but no concrete changes to animal welfare law are proposed. It affects no specific individuals or organizations, as it is a non-binding request to the executive branch.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Assembly Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced May 28, 2025
Last action May 29, 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
May 29, 2025
Lower · Passed
ADOPTED
lower
May 28, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CALENDAR
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Joe DeStefano
RRepublican/Conservative
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