Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2025, as Distracted Driving Awareness Month in the State of New York

This Senate Resolution (J 240) requests Governor Hochul to officially designate April 2025 as "Distracted Driving Awareness Month" in New York State, aligning with the national observance. It does not create new laws or policies but aims to increase public awareness about the dangers of distracted driving, referencing national statistics showing 3,522 distracted driving fatalities in the U.S. in 2021. The resolution directly affects the Governor’s authority to issue such proclamations and seeks to support ongoing public safety efforts. (Adopted January 22, 2025)