Bill > S05784

This bill directs the commissioner of the Office of General Services (OGS) to establish a Holocaust memorial monument in the Empire State Plaza in Albany, New York. The monument, to be known as the "New York State Holocaust Memorial," will serve two primary purposes: to memorialize the victims of the Holocaust and to educate the public about the Holocaust's history and the dangers of antisemitism, racism, and other forms of intolerance. Before creating the monument, the OGS commissioner is required to consult with organizations that provide Holocaust remembrance services to gather input on the monument's design, programming, and location. The bill emphasizes the importance of commemorating the victims and teaching future generations about the historical atrocities of the Holocaust, with the goal of promoting understanding and preventing similar acts of hatred and discrimination. The legislation would take effect immediately upon enactment.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5784