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NY A10598
NY A10598Designates March twenty-first as a day of commemoration to be known as "Down Syndrome Awareness Day".
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Introduced
07/06/2022
07/06/2022
In Committee
07/06/2022
07/06/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to designating March twenty-first as "Down Syndrome Awareness Day"
AI Summary
This bill amends the executive law to designate March 21st as "Down Syndrome Awareness Day" in New York. The bill adds this new day of commemoration to the list of existing commemorative days in the state, such as "Holocaust Remembrance Day," "Rosa Parks Day," and "Juneteenth Freedom Day." The purpose of this new commemorative day is to raise awareness and recognition of Down syndrome, a genetic condition that affects individuals' cognitive and physical development.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
referred to governmental operations (on 07/06/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A10598 | 07/07/2022 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A10598&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A10598 | 07/07/2022 |
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