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K 1526

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 20, 2026, as World Refugee Day in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session

Urges the Governor to proclaim June 20, 2026, as World Refugee Day in New York to recognize refugees and their contributions.

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Bill Summary · K 1526

Overview

  • Bill: K01526 (Assembly Resolution No. 1526)
  • Session: 2025-2026
  • Jurisdiction: New York
  • Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 20, 2026, as World Refugee Day in the State of New York
  • Type: Amd./Memorial resolution urging the governor to proclaim a day
  • Current status: Adopted by the Assembly on June 1, 2026; referred to calendar previously on May 29, 2026

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill requests (memorializes) Governor Kathy Hochul to issue an official proclamation designating Saturday, June 20, 2026, as World Refugee Day in New York State.
  • It aims to raise awareness of the global refugee crisis and to honor the experiences and contributions of refugees.

Key Provisions

  • Formal memorial statement urging proclamation: The resolution expressly requests the Governor to proclaim June 20, 2026, as World Refugee Day in New York.
  • Public acknowledgement: Emphasizes recognition of refugees and the importance of welcoming and supporting displaced persons.
  • Framing language: Highlights refugee statistics (global displacement numbers) and the importance of humanitarian and national values, including the economic and cultural contributions of refugees to New York communities.
  • Communication: If adopted, the resolution directs that a copy be transmitted to the Governor.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Primarily symbolic and advisory impact:
    • The Governor (as the expected recipient of the memorial) to issue an official proclamation.
    • The State of New York and its residents, through public recognition of World Refugee Day.
  • No direct fiscal or regulatory changes are proposed; no new programs, funding, or statutory duties for agencies are introduced in the text provided.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction and sponsorship:
    • Sponsored by the Assembly Rules Committee, with multiple co-sponsors listed.
  • Legislative milestones:
    • Referred to the calendar on May 29, 2026.
    • Adopted by the Assembly on June 1, 2026.
  • Next steps:
    • After Assembly passage, the bill would typically move to the Senate for consideration (not shown in the provided text). If both houses approve, the Governor would issue the proclamation consistent with the resolution.

Potential Impact

  • Symbolic acknowledgment of World Refugee Day within New York State.
  • Heightened public awareness of refugee issues and the contributions of refugees to New York’s communities and economy.
  • May complement broader state and local initiatives supporting refugees and immigrant communities, though the resolution itself does not create new programs or funding.

Notes

  • The bill is a memorial resolution, which means its primary effect is to express the sense of the Legislature and urge executive action (proclamation by the Governor), rather than to enact binding law or authorize spending.

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

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