K 615: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 28, 2025, as Senior Health & Fitness Day in the State of New York
The bill aims to promote senior health and fitness by recognizing the importance of physical activity in improving quality of life for senior citizens. It is a nationwide event where approximately 100,000 senior adults will participate in various activities across the United States. The event includes fitness walks, low-impact exercises, health screenings, and health information workshops at local organizations such as health clubs, senior centers, and retirement committees. The bill also commends organizations that provide essential care and supportive services for elderly and disabled people, which enhances the quality of life for loved ones. The event is held annually on the last Wednesday in May, and the bill aims to raise awareness about the benefits of regular physical activity and promote involvement in physical activity among seniors.
- What is the current status of K 615?
- As of September 28, 2025, K 615 is recorded as "Chaptered/Signed": it has been signed by the Governor and chaptered into law. The last recorded action, on May 29, 2025, was "adopted".
- Did K 615 pass?
- Yes. K 615 passed both houses and was signed into law (last action May 29, 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 615, and where is it now?
- K 615 was authored by Asm. Chris Eachus.
| May. 29, 2025 | adopted |
| May. 28, 2025 | referred to calendar |
Assembly Resolution No. 615 BY: M. of A. Eachus MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 28, 2025, as Senior Health & Fitness Day in the State of New York WHEREAS, Senior citizens bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the increasingly active roles they play in today's society; their past contributions and future participation are a vital part of, and valuable asset to, the fabric of community life and activity; and WHEREAS, Always set for the last Wednesday in May, Senior Health & Fitness Day is a nationwide health and fitness event for seniors with the purpose of increasing good health awareness and promoting involvement in physical activity; and WHEREAS, On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, approximately 100,000 senior adults will participate in activities at more than 1,000 locations across the United States to celebrate the 32nd Annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day; and WHEREAS, Senior related health and fitness events, such as fitness walks, low-impact exercises, health screenings, health information work- shops, will be held at local organizations including banks, health clubs, agencies on aging, houses of worship, hospitals, malls and shopping centers, New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Department, senior centers, and retirement committees; and WHEREAS, The United States Surgeon General has determined that regular physical activity results in significant health benefits and improved quality of life; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend the efforts of those organizations which provide essential care and supportive services for elderly and disabled people, and serve to enhance the quality of life for our loved ones; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 28, 2025, as Senior Health & Fitness Day in the State of New York; 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.