K 412: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 6, 2025, as Police Memorial Day in the State of New York
This resolution aims to honor the police officers who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. It is a day of remembrance to reflect on the selfless contributions made by police officers to protect society. The resolution honors twenty-six police officers who died in the state in 2024 and recognizes the loyal servitude of all police officers in the state. It also acknowledges the creation of a police memorial at the state capitol in 1989 to reverent all police officers who have given their lives in the line of duty. The resolution is to be proclaimed as Police Memorial Day on May 6, 2025, to mirror the collective dedication to maintaining freedom, which is the American heritage.
- What is the current status of K 412?
- As of September 28, 2025, K 412 is recorded as "Chaptered/Signed": it has been signed by the Governor and chaptered into law. The last recorded action, on May 5, 2025, was "adopted".
- Did K 412 pass?
- Yes. K 412 passed both houses and was signed into law (last action May 5, 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 K 412, and where is it now?
- K 412 was authored by Asm. Stacey Pheffer Amato with 6 coauthors.
| May. 05, 2025 | adopted |
| May. 02, 2025 | referred to calendar |
Assembly Resolution No. 412 BY: M. of A. Pheffer Amato MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 6, 2025, as Police Memorial Day in the State of New York WHEREAS, Police Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those police officers who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty; and WHEREAS, This is a day to reflect upon the selfless contributions made each day by police officers to protect our society and well-being; and WHEREAS, In 2024, twenty-six police officers died in New York State; and WHEREAS, In commemorating May 6, 2025 as Police Memorial Day in New York State, this Legislative Body honors those officers who have given their lives in the satisfaction of their duties and offers comfort to the family members and fellow officers left behind and recognizes the loyal servitude by all police officers in New York State which permits us to thrive in a safe, free and just society; and WHEREAS, As an unending emblem of appreciation of the people of New York State, in 1989, this Legislative Body sanctioned the creation of a Police Memorial at the State Capitol revering all police officers in New York State who have given their lives in the line of duty; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body join in veneration with Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 6, 2025, as Police Memorial Day in New York State, certain that such course of action mirrors our collective dedication to maintain the fundamental nature of freedom which is our American heritage; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New York; to appropriate officers and members of the police community; and to the loving survivors of the brave officers who have died in New York State.