Bill > S06606

This bill amends the New York executive law to designate September as "firefighter, police officer and emergency medical technician appreciation month". The bill clarifies that while this is a month of commemoration, it does not constitute an official holiday or half-holiday, but rather is intended to be a period of special recognition and honor for these critical first responder professionals. Specifically, the bill adds a new section to the executive law that defines months of commemoration as calendar months that can be designated by gubernatorial proclamation or joint resolution of the state senate and assembly. The new provision formally recognizes September as a time to acknowledge and celebrate firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) for their important public service and contributions to community safety. The bill will take effect on the first day of January following its enactment, providing a formal statutory framework to recognize these essential emergency workers.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6606