New York Assembly Bill K01362

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

Caption

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 10-16, 2026, as Family Physician Week in the State of New York

Summary

This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 10-16, 2026, as Family Physician Week in New York State. It is a ceremonial measure that recognizes the role of family physicians in providing primary care to individuals and families across communities large and small, and it highlights the New York State Academy of Family Physicians and its membership of board-certified physicians, residents, and medical students. The resolution also notes the Academy’s mission to advance medicine and improve the health and well-being of patients and families, and it references the organization’s 78th Annual Congress of Delegates. The measure does not create a new program, mandate, or funding stream; instead, it expresses the Legislature’s support for a public observance and transmits that request to the Governor.

Impact

As a memorializing resolution, this bill has no direct legal effect on state statutes, regulations, or agency operations. Its impact is symbolic and commemorative: it encourages the Governor to issue a proclamation recognizing Family Physician Week and publicly honors the contributions of family physicians and the New York State Academy of Family Physicians.

Sentiment

The tone of the resolution is strongly supportive and appreciative. The bill presents family physicians as essential to community health and emphasizes their dedication, compassion, and skill. Because there are no recorded votes or committee transcripts, there is no evidence of opposition or debate in the available record, and the measure appears to be noncontroversial and celebratory.

Contention

No substantive points of contention are apparent in the text or available legislative history. The resolution is purely honorary and does not allocate resources, impose obligations, or alter policy, which typically limits controversy. Any discussion would likely center only on the appropriateness of the proclamation and the recognition of the family medicine profession, rather than on policy disagreements.