Designates the state of New York a purple heart state
This bill designates the state of New York as a "purple heart state" to honor combat veterans for their service and sacrifice. It directly affects the state's official branding and public recognition of veterans, with no new programs or funding. The key provision adds a new section to state law stating New York is a "purple heart state," which would be reflected in state communications, signage, or official materials. The designation is purely symbolic, with no concrete policy changes or obligations for veterans' benefits. (Note: As a commemorative resolution, this summary is concise per procedural bill guidelines.)
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Assembly Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Jun 2025
Signed into Law
Nov 2025
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Signed Nov 5, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Jun 10, 2025 · Assembly Mar 3, 2025
How they voted
58–0
Passed · 5 other
Total votes 63
Jun 10, 2025
D
Democratic41
90% Yea
R
Republican22
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
12
Key actions
3
Committee
2
Nov 5, 2025
Signed into law
SIGNED CHAP.489
lower
Jun 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Mar 3, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
upper
Mar 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
PASSED ASSEMBLY
lower
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
lower
1 primary · 8 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
John McDonald
DDemocratic
Co
Angelo Santabarbara
DDemocratic
Co
Bill Conrad
DDemocratic/Independence/Working Families
Co
Chris Eachus
DDemocratic
Co
Gabriella Romero
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Judy Griffin
DDemocratic
Co
Marianne Buttenschon
DDemocratic
Co
Scott Bendett
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Stacey Pheffer Amato
DDemocratic
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