Assembly ResolutionChaptered/Signed
K 455: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 8, 2025, as New York State Assembly Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day
What K 455 does, verified September 28, 2025
The resolution aims to raise awareness about the importance of inclusion and equality for individuals with disabilities. It seeks to recognize their contributions to society and their right to have their voices heard in discussions affecting their lives. The resolution also encourages the governor to proclaim May 8th as a day to highlight the need for legislation that benefits people with disabilities. The day will focus on discussing and passing significant legislation that addresses the concerns of the disability community.
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Quick answers about K 455
- What is the current status of K 455?
- As of September 28, 2025, K 455 is recorded as "Chaptered/Signed": it has been signed by the Governor and chaptered into law. The last recorded action, on May 8, 2025, was "adopted".
- Did K 455 pass?
- Yes. K 455 passed both houses and was signed into law (last action May 8, 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 455, and where is it now?
- K 455 was authored by Asm. Angelo Santabarbara.
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| May. 08, 2025 | adopted |
| May. 07, 2025 | referred to calendar |
Latest bill textIntroduced version, May 8, 2025 · 227 words
Assembly Resolution No. 455 BY: M. of A. Santabarbara MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 8, 2025, as New York State Assembly Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day WHEREAS, The New York State Assembly Committee on People with Disabilities is sponsoring the Assembly's Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that persons with disabilities, their families and advocates deserve our recognition as they realize the goals of integration, independence, empowerment, and equality in our communities and society at large; and WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to recognize persons with disabilities, focusing on the benefits of their social, economic, educational and other contributions to society, as well as the importance of including their voices when discussing issues which impact their lives; and WHEREAS, Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day will consist of this Legislative Body considering a package of legislation significant to people with disabilities, which is reflective of concerns of the disability community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 8, 2025, as New York State Assembly Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day; 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; and to selected representatives of people with disabilities.
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