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NY S00333

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

James Skoufis

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Removes the Latin phrase "E pluribus unum" from the official description of New York State's coat of arms and state flag
  • Simplifies the motto scroll to display only "Excelsior" (New York's traditional state motto) instead of two lines containing both "Excelsior" and "E pluribus unum"
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage
  • Includes grandfather provision allowing existing state arms and flags printed before the effective date to remain in use without requiring removal or replacement

Legislative Description

Removes the phrase E pluribus unum from the arms of the state and the state flag.

Last Action

ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Investigations and Government Operations1/7/2026
Rules6/13/2025
Investigations and Government Operations1/8/2025

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