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S 3443

Designates March 25, "Medal of Honor Day", as a day of commemoration

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jeremy Cooney and 7 co-sponsors

Designates March 25 as Medal of Honor Day in New York, a ceremonial observance with no funding or mandates, enabling schools and veterans groups to commemorate.

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Bill Summary · S 3443

Summary: S 3443 – Medal of Honor Day Designation

Purpose and Intent

  • Designates March 25 as “Medal of Honor Day,” a day of commemoration in New York State.
  • Aims to recognize and honor recipients of the Medal of Honor and acknowledge their service and sacrifice.

Key Provisions

  • The bill designates March 25 each year as Medal of Honor Day to be observed as a day of commemoration within the state.
  • The text indicates an observance/recognition rather than creation of any new programs or funding (no explicit appropriation or mandate for specific activities is stated in the available summary).

Affected Entities

  • State government and public institutions in New York may observe or participate in commemorative activities.
  • Schools, veterans organizations, and community groups could choose to recognize Medal of Honor Day through ceremonies or educational programming.
  • The designation does not appear to impose new regulatory requirements or fiscal obligations on individuals or local governments.

Procedural and Timeline Overview

  • Introduced: January 27, 2025.
  • Initial referral: Finance Committee (January 27, 2025).
  • Subsequent committee and floor actions (highlights):
    • 1st Report CAL: March 4, 2025
    • 2nd Report CAL: March 5, 2025
    • Advanced to Third Reading: March 10, 2025
    • Senate Passed: March 25, 2025 (listed twice in the actions)
    • Delivered to Assembly: March 25, 2025
    • Referred to Governmental Operations in Assembly: March 25, 2025
  • Status: As of the latest actions, the bill has moved through the Senate and has been forwarded to the Assembly; it remains subject to Assembly consideration.

Sponsorship

  • Primary Sponsor: Pete Harckham
  • Cosponsors: Robert Rolison, Jeremy Cooney, William Weber, Dean Murray, Lea Webb, Thomas F. O’Mara, Pamela Helming

Related Bills

  • Prior-session related bills: S 5587, S 5204, S 2970, S 1181
  • Companion bill: A 4676

Observations

  • The bill’s core operation is ceremonial recognition, with no explicit funding or regulatory changes identified in the available summary.
  • If enacted, March 25 would be formally recognized annually as Medal of Honor Day in New York State, providing a vehicle for observances and commemorations at state and community levels.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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