Sen. Roxanne Persaud

Maddy summaryThis bill (S.132) is a ceremonial resolution asking Governor Hochul to declare March 22, 2025, as "Doula Day" in New York State, aligning with the global observance of World Doula Day. It recognizes doulas - support professionals who assist families during childbirth and postpartum care - and highlights their role in improving maternal and infant health outcomes, such as reducing C-sections and increasing breastfeeding. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but formally honors doulas' contributions through a state-level proclamation. It directly affects no individuals or programs, as it is a symbolic gesture of recognition.

Maddy summaryThis resolution requests Governor Hochul to officially designate April 30, 2025, as "Denim Day" in New York State. It supports an annual awareness event established to combat sexual violence and challenge victim-blaming attitudes - originating from a 1999 Italian court case where a rape victim was blamed for wearing tight jeans. The resolution highlights statistics on sexual violence affecting women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with disabilities. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws but formally recognizes a community awareness initiative.

Maddy summaryThis resolution asks Governor Hochul to designate April 21, 2025, as Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) Day in New York State. It symbolically recognizes AML - a rare, aggressive blood cancer affecting bone marrow - as part of national awareness efforts. The resolution has no policy or funding changes; it solely requests a ceremonial proclamation to increase public awareness about AML.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (not a law) asking Governor Hochul to designate April 24-30, 2025, as "Immunization Week" in New York. It formally requests the Governor issue a proclamation to raise public awareness about vaccines, referencing the World Health Organization's data on vaccine-prevented diseases and recent measles outbreaks. The resolution has been adopted by the Senate but does not create new policy or funding - it serves as a symbolic advocacy gesture to promote vaccination.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates September 22, 2025, as National Centenarian Day in New York State to honor residents who are 100 years old or older. It serves as a symbolic recognition of their life experiences and contributions to communities, without creating any new laws, benefits, or legal obligations. The New York State Senate formally adopts this observance through a non-binding resolution.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 108) asks Governor Hochul to officially designate August 26, 2025, as Women's Equality Day in New York State. It commemorates the 1920 ratification of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote in the U.S. The resolution honors the history of women's suffrage and current contributions of women to New York and the nation. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but requests a symbolic proclamation by the Governor.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution recognizing March 3, 2025, as World Hearing Day in New York State. It does not create new laws or policies - it formally acknowledges an existing global observance established by the World Health Organization. The resolution highlights the importance of hearing health, noting how hearing loss affects communication, safety, and overall well-being, and emphasizes the need for public awareness and access to hearing care. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no direct impact on specific groups or funding but serves to raise awareness about hearing health issues.

Maddy summaryThis resolution requests Governor Hochul to designate October 6, 2025, as "Child Health Day" in New York State, aligning with the nationally observed National Child Health Day (the first Monday in October). It does not create new laws or policies but asks the Governor to issue a ceremonial proclamation. The resolution cites historical context about National Child Health Day, which began in 1928, and emphasizes promoting children's health awareness. It directly affects the Governor (as the recipient of the request) and New York residents through the symbolic observance.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 98) commemorates the 33rd Anniversary of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) Awareness Day in New York State. It formally recognizes International ME/CFS Awareness Day, observed annually on May 12th, to raise public awareness about this chronic illness. The resolution does not create new policies or allocate funding, but serves as a symbolic acknowledgment by the New York State Legislature. It highlights the disease's impact on individuals' daily lives and the need for greater awareness.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (S.69) requests Governor Hochul to officially designate January 2025 as Stalking Awareness Month in New York State. It does not create new laws or policies but asks the Governor to issue a proclamation to raise public awareness about stalking. The resolution highlights stalking's prevalence (affecting 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men nationally) and its severe impacts, including psychological harm and workplace disruptions. It directly affects all New Yorkers by promoting community education and recognition of stalking as a serious issue. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 14, 2025, and is now referred to the Governor for consideration.