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NY A03507

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jenifer Rajkumar

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) as a public holiday in New York State, adding it to the existing list of recognized public holidays in the general construction law

  • Defines the holiday as occurring on the fifteenth day of the Hindu lunisolar month of Kartik, also known as the Hindu festival of lights

  • Follows the same rule as other public holidays: if Diwali falls on a Sunday, the following Monday would be observed as the holiday

  • Would take effect on January 1 of the year following enactment

  • Introduced by Assembly Members Rajkumar and Anderson and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations

Legislative Description

Relates to the designation of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, as a public holiday.

Last Action

referred to governmental operations

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Governmental Operations1/28/2025

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