Bill > A03171

This bill amends several New York State laws to officially designate September 11th Remembrance Day as a public holiday on September 11th each year. The bill makes this change across multiple sections of state law, including the General Construction Law, Transportation Law, Vehicle and Traffic Law, and Personal Property Law, by inserting "September 11th Remembrance Day" into existing lists of public holidays. This means that September 11th will now be recognized as an official holiday alongside other significant days like Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans' Day. The changes have practical implications for defining "business days" in various legal contexts, such as when courts consider equipment violations or other time-sensitive legal matters. By adding September 11th Remembrance Day to these lists, the bill acknowledges the profound significance of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and provides official recognition of the day as a time of remembrance and reflection for New York State. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3171