Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 19-25, 2026, as Abusive Head Trauma/Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week in New York.

The bill memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 19-25, 2026, as Abusive Head Trauma/Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week in New York. It highlights the importance of educating parents, caregivers, and health care professionals about the dangers of shaking children. The bill notes that the New York State Office of Children and Family Services supports education programs through the Safe Babies New York initiative. It emphasizes the high costs of child abuse, both in terms of human suffering and financial burden, and underscores the need for awareness and prevention efforts.

Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 19-25, 2026, as Abusive Head Trauma/Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week in New York.

The bill memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 19-25, 2026, as Abusive Head Trauma/Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week in New York. It highlights the importance of educating parents, caregivers, and health care professionals about the dangers of shaking children. The bill notes that the New York State Office of Children and Family Services supports education programs through the Safe Babies New York initiative. It emphasizes the high costs of child abuse, both in terms of human suffering and financial burden, and underscores the need for awareness and prevention efforts.