Designates "The Empire State" as the official state nickname
This bill officially designates "The Empire State" as the formal nickname for New York. It achieves this by adding a new section to the state laws that explicitly states this name. The change takes effect immediately upon passage and applies to the state as a whole.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced May 15, 2026
Last action May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026
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0 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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