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NY A06892

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Gary Pretlow

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes "Abolition Commemoration Day" as a new public holiday in New York State, to be observed on the second Monday of July each year

  • Amends Section 24 of the general construction law to add this designation to the existing list of public holidays

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

  • 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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