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NY A06892
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Gary Pretlow
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AI Summary
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Establishes "Abolition Commemoration Day" as a new public holiday in New York State, to be observed on the second Monday of July each year
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Amends Section 24 of the general construction law to add this designation to the existing list of public holidays
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Would take effect on January 1 of the year following enactment
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Adds to the state's existing roster of public holidays, which already includes Juneteenth (June 19) commemorating emancipation
Legislative Description
Designates the second Monday in July each year as a public holiday, to be known as Abolition Commemoration Day.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Governmental Operations3/18/2025
Full Bill Text
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