Bill > A01594

This bill amends the New York State General Construction Law to officially designate September 11th as a public holiday called "September 11th Memorial and Remembrance Day". Specifically, the bill adds September 11th to the existing list of recognized public holidays in the state, which currently includes days like New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, and others. By making September 11th a public holiday, the bill aims to formally commemorate the anniversary of the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001, and provide a official day of remembrance for the tragic events that impacted New York and the entire United States. The amendment will take effect immediately upon passage, meaning state offices and potentially other institutions would recognize this as an official holiday going forward. This legislative action serves as a way to honor the memory of those who were lost and recognize the significance of that day in American history.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1594