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K 1182

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2026, as Celebrate Diversity Month in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Nader Sayegh

Would proclaim April 2026 as Celebrate Diversity Month in New York to honor the state's diverse communities and promote inclusion, equality, and anti-discrimination.

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Bill Summary · K 1182

Summary of Bill: Memorializing Governor Hochul to Proclaim April 2026 as Celebrate Diversity Month (K 1182, 2025-2026, New York)

Overview

  • Bill type: Assembly Resolution (Memorializing measure)
  • Bill number: K 1182
  • Session: 2025-2026
  • Jurisdiction: New York
  • Introduced by: Assemblymember Sayegh (with co-sponsor Nader Sayegh)
  • Sponsor status: Adopted; refers the matter to the Governor for proclamation

Purpose and Intent

  • The primary objective is to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2026 as Celebrate Diversity Month in the State of New York.
  • The resolution aligns with National Celebrate Diversity Month and articulates a commitment to recognizing and uplifting the state’s diverse populations.

Key Provisions

  • Declares that it is the practice of the New York State Legislature to recognize the diversity that characterizes the state.
  • States the intent to celebrate the cultures, traditions, and groups from around the world that contribute to New York’s social fabric.
  • Requests the Governor to issue a proclamation designating April 2026 as Celebrate Diversity Month in conjunction with the observance of National Celebrate Diversity Month.
  • Emphasizes commitment to inclusion, equality, and the removal of barriers for minority communities in employment and public life.
  • Delivery instruction: A copy of the engrossed resolution should be transmitted to the Governor.

Parties Affected

  • Governor: Responsible for issuing the proclamation if the resolution is approved.
  • Residents of New York State: Benefit from formal recognition of diversity and ongoing commitment to inclusion.
  • Minority communities: Explicitly highlighted as beneficiaries of policies and cultural acknowledgment promoting equality and inclusion.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status as of 2026-04-22: Adopted by the Assembly (passed by the Legislature) and sent to the Governor for proclamation.
  • Prior step: Referred to the calendar on 2026-04-21 before final passage.
  • The resolution is a ceremonial/expressive measure, not a statute, and does not impose new legal obligations or appropriations.

Practical Impact

  • Creates an official state-level acknowledgment of Celebrate Diversity Month.
  • Encourages public awareness and reflection on diversity, inclusion, and equal participation in New York.
  • Serves as a symbolic gesture to reinforce the state’s leadership in anti-discrimination efforts.

Notes

  • The document frames diversity in terms of race, gender, religion, abilities, and other groups facing barriers to full participation.
  • The action is non-binding in the sense of establishing policy or funding but carries symbolic and messaging weight for state government and communities.

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

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