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S 10005

Relates to establishing June twentieth as Edie Windsor Day

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Erik Bottcher

Designates June 20 as Edie Windsor Day in New York, adding a statewide commemorative observance without new funding or required actions.

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Bill Summary · S 10005

Summary of Bill S. 10005 (2025-2026) – New York

Purpose

  • Establish June 20th as a state day of commemoration known as “Edie Windsor Day” in the Executive Law.

Key Provisions

  • Amends Subdivision 3 of section 168-a of the Executive Law (as amended by chapter 542 of the laws of 2024) to include June 20th on the list of annual commemorative days.
  • The bill adds:
    • June 20th → “Edie Windsor Day”
  • The list in the statute already contains numerous other commemorative days (e.g., Juneteenth Freedom Day on June 19, various historical, cultural, and recognition days), and this bill simply inserts Edie Windsor Day into that roster.
  • The timing and structure follow the pattern used for existing days: a specific date is named as a day of commemoration in statewide observance.

Affected Parties and Scope

  • Statewide: The designation applies to New York State as part of the officially recognized days of commemoration in the Executive Law.
  • Public observance: The designation signals a commemorative focus for that date (June 20) within state government and public life, mirroring other listed observances (no creation of new programs, funding, or mandated actions beyond recognition).

Notable Procedural/Timeline Aspects

  • Effective Date: The act provides that it shall take effect immediately upon enactment.
  • Legislative Status: Referred to the Senate Finance Committee (as of the action history). Sponsor: Senator Bottcher (with a co-sponsor listed).

Context and Significance

  • Edie Windsor is a prominent figure in LGBTQ+ rights history, known for Windsor v. United States (2013), which struck down the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and had a substantial impact on marriage equality in the United States.
  • By adding Edie Windsor Day to the state’s official list of commemorative days, New York would formally recognize her contributions to civil rights and LGBTQ+ equality, aligning with other nationally significant observances already listed in the Executive Law.

Summary of Impact

  • Symbolic impact: Provides formal statewide recognition and ceremonial observance of Edie Windsor’s legacy.
  • Practical impact: The bill does not specify funding, programs, or required actions beyond recognition; it mainly codifies the day in state law for observance purposes.
  • Public awareness: May raise attention to LGBTQ+ civil rights history around June 20 each year, complementing related commemorations in the calendar.

If you’d like, I can provide a comparison of how similar commemorative days are observed in practice in New York or outline potential implications for state agencies and calendar planning.

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

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