Bill > A02146

This bill amends the New York State General Construction Law to officially designate September 11th as a public holiday known as "9/11 Remembrance Day". The bill adds this new holiday to the existing list of public holidays in the state, which currently includes days such as New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Independence Day, and Christmas Day. By making September 11th a public holiday, the legislation aims to formally recognize the significance of the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001, which resulted in nearly 3,000 deaths and profoundly impacted New York City and the United States. The addition of 9/11 Remembrance Day to the list of public holidays ensures an official day of commemoration and reflection for this tragic event. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage, meaning the new holiday would be recognized as soon as the legislation is signed into law.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2146