Bill > S05919

This bill amends New York state law to allow municipal corporations, fire districts, volunteer fire companies, police departments, and school districts to sell and display "symbols of hope," which are defined as various colored thin line symbols representing support for different public service professions. Specifically, these symbols include a thin blue line for law enforcement, a thin red line for fire service, a thin gray line for corrections officers, a thin white line for emergency medical professionals, a thin purple line for security professionals, a thin yellow line for dispatchers, and a thin green line for military, border patrol, and conservation officers. The bill provides these entities with explicit permission to sell or display these symbols or any similar images, or tangible personal property with such images, effectively legalizing and normalizing the use of these supportive emblems across different types of local government and educational institutions. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage, ensuring quick implementation across the state.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5919