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NY J01471

NY J01471
Commemorating the observance of the 41st Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the State of New York, on January 19, 2026

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Introduced
01/20/2026
In Committee
01/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
01/20/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/20/2026

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Commemorating the observance of the 41st Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the State of New York, on January 19, 2026

AI Summary

This resolution commemorates the observance of the 41st Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the State of New York on January 19, 2026, recognizing the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s profound impact on American history. The resolution highlights Dr. King's lifelong dedication to justice, equality, and nonviolence, acknowledging his leadership in the Civil Rights Movement, his role in landmark events like the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the March on Washington where he delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech, and his efforts to dismantle segregation and secure voting rights for Black Americans. It also notes his academic achievements, his founding of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), his Nobel Peace Prize win, and his advocacy for economic justice, ultimately affirming his enduring legacy as a champion of human dignity and a guiding light for future generations. The resolution further directs that a copy be sent to the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (61)

Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D)*,  Joe Addabbo (D),  Jake Ashby (R),  Jamaal Bailey (D),  April Baskin (D),  George Borrello (R),  Jabari Brisport (D),  Samra Brouk (D),  Siela Bynoe (D),  Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick (R),  Stephen Chan (R),  Cordell Cleare (D),  Leroy Comrie (D),  Jeremy Cooney (D),  Patricia Fahy (D),  Nathalia Ferna´ndez (D),  Patrick Gallivan (R),  Michael Gianaris (D),  Kristen Gonzalez (D),  Andrew Gounardes (D),  Joe Griffo (R),  Pete Harckham (D),  Pam Helming (R),  Michelle Hinchey (D),  Robert Jackson (D),  Brian Kavanagh (D),  Liz Krueger (D),  Andrew Lanza (R),  John Liu (D),  Monica Martinez (D),  Jack Martins (R),  Mario Mattera (R),  Rachel May (D),  Shelley Mayer (D),  Dean Murray (R),  Zellnor Myrie (D),  Tom O'Mara (R),  Peter Oberacker (R),  Rob Ortt (R),  Tony Palumbo (R),  Kevin Parker (D),  Roxanne Persaud (D),  Jessica Ramos (D),  Steve Rhoads (R),  Gustavo Rivera (D),  Rob Rolison (R),  Christopher Ryan (D),  Julia Salazar (D),  James Sanders (D),  Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (D),  Luis Sepúlveda (D),  Jose Serrano (D),  James Skoufis (D),  Toby Stavisky (D),  Dan Stec (R),  Sam Sutton (D),  Jim Tedisco (R),  Mark Walczyk (R),  Lea Webb (D),  Bill Weber (R),  Alexis Weik (R), 

Last Action

ADOPTED (on 01/20/2026)

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