Bill > A01411

This bill amends the New York State executive law to establish July 16th as an annual day of commemoration called "Atomic and Nuclear Veterans Day". The bill adds this new commemorative day to an existing list of days that honor various historical figures, events, and groups, such as Holocaust Remembrance Day, Susan B. Anthony Day, and Veterans' Days for different conflicts. By creating this specific day, the bill aims to recognize and pay tribute to veterans who were exposed to atomic and nuclear environments during military service, potentially in contexts like nuclear weapons testing, radiation cleanup, or other nuclear-related military operations. The commemorative day will serve to honor these veterans' service and raise awareness about their unique experiences and potential health challenges. The amendment to the executive law is relatively straightforward, simply inserting the new day into the existing list of commemorative days, and the bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1411