Declares Asian Lunar New Year a public holiday
This bill amends New York State law to add "Asian Lunar New Year" as an official public holiday. It specifies the holiday falls on the first day of the second lunar month following the winter solstice each year (a date that varies annually). The change affects state employees and public services, requiring them to observe this day as a paid holiday, similar to other established holidays like Independence Day. The bill updates Section 24 of the General Construction Law to include this date in the state's list of public holidays.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 7, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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