Bill > S06911

This bill amends the New York State executive law to establish June 20th as "Edie Windsor Day", a day of commemoration in the state. The bill adds this new commemorative day to an existing list of state-recognized days that honor various historical figures, cultural events, and social causes. Edie Windsor was a prominent LGBTQ+ rights activist known for her landmark Supreme Court case United States v. Windsor, which was instrumental in striking down part of the Defense of Marriage Act and advancing marriage equality in the United States. By creating this commemorative day, the New York State legislature is recognizing Windsor's significant contribution to civil rights and LGBTQ+ equality. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage, and the day will be officially added to the state's calendar of commemorative days, joining other notable observances such as Holocaust Remembrance Day, Women's Equality Day, and Juneteenth Freedom Day.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6911