New York Assembly Bill K01070

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/18/26
• Refer: 3/18/26
• Passed: 3/19/26

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Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 20, 2026, as Behavior Analysis Day in the State of New York

Summary

This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 20, 2026, as Behavior Analysis Day in New York State, in conjunction with World Behavioral Analysis Day. The measure is largely commemorative and explanatory: it describes the history of behavior analysis, the development of applied behavior analysis (ABA), and the field’s growth into a recognized profession with academic, scientific, and professional standards. The resolution highlights the use of behavior analysis in helping individuals build useful skills and reduce behaviors that interfere with healthy functioning, including in clinical and non-clinical settings. It also notes that New York recognized and licensed the profession of behavior analysis in 2014, reinforcing the state’s existing acknowledgment of the field. The bill does not create new regulatory requirements, funding, or enforcement provisions; instead, it seeks an official state proclamation and public recognition of the profession.

Impact

Because this is a memorializing resolution, it does not amend the Education Law, Social Services Law, or any other statute, and it does not change licensing rules, reimbursement, or service delivery requirements. Its practical effect is limited to encouraging the Governor to issue a proclamation recognizing Behavior Analysis Day and to publicly honoring the profession of behavior analysis and applied behavior analysis practitioners in New York.

Sentiment

The available text suggests a strongly supportive and celebratory sentiment. The resolution is written in praise of the profession, emphasizing its scientific basis, its usefulness in improving lives, and its established professional standing. There is no recorded committee debate or vote history in the provided materials, and no opposition is reflected in the bill text or context.

Contention

No specific points of contention are shown in the provided record, largely because there are no committee transcripts or votes available. In general, behavior analysis and ABA can sometimes prompt debate in broader policy discussions about disability services, autism treatment, and professional standards, but this resolution itself does not address those controversies or set policy on them. The measure is limited to symbolic recognition, which reduces the likelihood of substantive disagreement.