Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 20-26, 2025, as Abusive Head Trauma/Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week in New York.

This bill memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 20-26, 2025, as Abusive Head Trauma/Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week in New York. It highlights the prevalence of child abuse and neglect, particularly among infants, and the severe consequences of Abusive Head Trauma/Shaken Baby Syndrome (AHT/SBS). The bill emphasizes the importance of education and awareness programs to prevent AHT/SBS, noting the effectiveness of initiatives like the New York SBS Prevention Project and the Safe Babies New York program.

Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 20-26, 2025, as Abusive Head Trauma/Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week in New York.

This bill memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 20-26, 2025, as Abusive Head Trauma/Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week in New York. It highlights the prevalence of child abuse and neglect, particularly among infants, and the severe consequences of Abusive Head Trauma/Shaken Baby Syndrome (AHT/SBS). The bill emphasizes the importance of education and awareness programs to prevent AHT/SBS, noting the effectiveness of initiatives like the New York SBS Prevention Project and the Safe Babies New York program.