J 432: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 15 to June 15, 2025, as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month in New York State
The bill aims to increase awareness of Tourette Syndrome in New York State. It is customary for the legislative body to recognize official months to raise awareness about serious health issues affecting citizens. The bill memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 15 to June 15, 2025, as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month in conjunction with National Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month. Lack of public awareness has led to social stigma attached to Tourette Syndrome. Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent physical and psychological harm. However, there is no known cure, and treatment involves multiple medications and therapies with high costs. The Tourette Association of America (TAA) is the only national not-for-profit organization dedicated to finding the cause, cure, and controlling the effects of Tourette Syndrome. The TAA has designated May 15 to June 15 as National Tourette…
- What is the current status of J 432?
- As of May 30, 2025, J 432 is recorded as "Chaptered/Signed": it has been signed by the Governor and chaptered into law. The last recorded action, on March 4, 2025, was "ADOPTED".
- Did J 432 pass?
- Yes. J 432 passed both houses and was signed into law (last action March 4, 2025). New York laws take effect on the date written into the bill, often immediately on signing or a set number of days afterward.
- Who wrote J 432, and where is it now?
- J 432 was authored by Sen. Shelley Mayer with 12 coauthors.
| Mar. 05, 2025 | ADOPTED |
| Mar. 04, 2025 | REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION |
| Mar. 04, 2025 | ADOPTED |
| Feb. 27, 2025 | REFERRED TO FINANCE |
Senate Resolution No. 432 BY: Senator MAYER MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 15 to June 15, 2025, as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month in New York State WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official months that are set aside to increase awareness of serious health issues that affect the lives of citizens of New York State; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 15 to June 15, 2025, as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month in New York State, in conjunction with the observance of National Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month; and WHEREAS, Lack of public awareness has increased the social stigma attached to Tourette Syndrome; and WHEREAS, Early diagnosis and treatment of Tourette Syndrome can prevent physical and psychological harm; and WHEREAS, There is no known cure for Tourette Syndrome and treatment involves multiple medications and therapies with costs that can be prohibitive; and WHEREAS, The Tourette Association of America (TAA) is the only national not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to identifying the cause, finding the cure, and controlling the effects of Tourette Syndrome; and WHEREAS, The Tourette Association of America (TAA) has designated May 15 to June 15 as National Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month, the goal being to educate the public about the nature and effects of Tourette Syndrome; and WHEREAS, It is imperative that there be greater awareness of this serious health condition, and more must be done to increase activity at the local, State and National levels; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 15 to June 15, 2025, as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month in New York State, and to recognize the impact Tourette Syndrome can have on people living with the disorder, and the importance of an early diagnosis and proper treatment of Tourette Syndrome; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New York.