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NY A00228

NY A00228
Designates March twenty-first as a day of commemoration to be known as "Down Syndrome Awareness Day".

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Introduced
01/08/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 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 New York State executive law to add March 21st as an official day of commemoration called "Down Syndrome Awareness Day". This addition will be included in the existing list of annual commemorative days, which already includes recognitions for various historical figures, cultural events, and important social movements. The date of March 21st was likely chosen because it represents the chromosomal characteristics of Down syndrome (trisomy 21), and internationally this date is often recognized as World Down Syndrome Day. By officially designating this day, the bill aims to raise public awareness about Down syndrome, promote understanding, and recognize the contributions and value of individuals with Down syndrome in the community. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage, meaning that starting this year, March 21st will be formally recognized as a day of commemoration in New York State.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (48)

Catalina Cruz (D)*,  Joe Angelino (R),  Scott Bendett (R),  Keith Brown (R),  Pat Burke (D),  Marianne Buttenschon (D),  Sarah Clark (D),  Brian Cunningham (D),  Maritza Davila (D),  Joe DeStefano (R),  Michael Durso (R),  Harvey Epstein (D),  Jodi Giglio (R),  Jessica González-Rojas (D),  Steve Hawley (R),  Andrew Hevesi (D),  Alicia Hyndman (D),  Chantel Jackson (D),  Josh Jensen (R),  Charles Lavine (D),  Grace Lee (D),  John Lemondes (R),  Nikki Lucas (D),  Jen Lunsford (D),  Brian Manktelow (R),  Karen McMahon (D),  John Mikulin (R),  Angelo Morinello (R),  Misha Novakhov (R),  Sam Pirozzolo (R),  Steven Raga (D),  Jenifer Rajkumar (D),  Phil Ramos (D),  Karines Reyes (D),  Jonathan Rivera (D),  Nader Sayegh (D),  Rebecca Seawright (D),  Maryjane Shimsky (D),  Jo Anne Simon (D),  Tony Simone (D),  Steve Stern (D),  Chris Tague (R),  Al Taylor (D),  Mary Beth Walsh (R),  David Weprin (D),  Jaime Williams (D),  John Zaccaro (D),  Stefani Zinerman (D), 

Last Action

referred to governmental operations (on 01/07/2026)
(1 Companion Bills)

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