Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2026 as Bullying Prevention Month in the State of New York
This bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially declare April 2026 as Bullying Prevention Month in New York State. The resolution highlights the serious impact of bullying on students and the importance of raising public awareness about the issue. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal statement to encourage kindness and support anti-bullying efforts. The measure is symbolic and does not change any existing policies or procedures.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Assembly Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 28, 2026
Last action Apr 29, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Assembly by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Apr 29, 2026
Lower · Passed
ADOPTED
lower
Apr 28, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CALENDAR
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Joe DeStefano
RRepublican/Conservative
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