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NY A01735
NY A01735Designates March twenty-first as a day of commemoration to be known as "Down Syndrome Awareness Day".
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Introduced
01/20/2023
01/20/2023
In Committee
01/20/2023
01/20/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 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. This adds the new commemorative day to the list of existing days of commemoration recognized in the state, such as Holocaust Remembrance Day, Susan B. Anthony Day, and Juneteenth Freedom Day. The bill is intended to raise awareness and recognition of Down syndrome, a genetic condition that affects an individual's physical and cognitive development.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
enacting clause stricken (on 03/01/2023)
Bill Topics
Government Operations
- ‐ Federal Holidays and Celebrations
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A1735 | 01/20/2023 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A01735&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A01735 | 01/20/2023 |
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