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NY A03868
Bill
Status
1/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Marcela Mitaynes
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AI Summary
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Renames the public holiday on the second Monday in October from Columbus Day to Indigenous People's Day, effective October 2025
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Amends multiple state laws including the executive law, transportation law, vehicle and traffic law, town law, county law, general construction law, and personal property law to reflect the name change
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Updates flag display requirements to list Indigenous People's Day among holidays when the state flag must be displayed on public buildings
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Modifies definitions of "business day" in various statutes to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous People's Day for purposes of calculating deadlines and court dismissals
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Authorizes towns and counties to continue appropriating funds for the proper observance of the renamed holiday
Legislative Description
Changes the designation of the public holiday of Columbus day to Indigenous People's day.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
1/7/2026