J 1399 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 29, 2026, as Denim Day in the State of New York

This resolution asks Governor Hochul to officially recognize April 29, 2026, as "Denim Day" across New York State. It commemorates a global awareness movement started in 1999 to protest the blaming of sexual assault victims for their clothing, and aims to support ongoing education about sexual violence. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but requests a ceremonial proclamation to honor this annual observance. It specifically references Denim Day's role in raising awareness about sexual assault, particularly for vulnerable groups like youth and LGBTQ individuals.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026 Last action Jan 21, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

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Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Jan 21, 2026
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
upper
Jan 12, 2026
Committee
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1 primary · 62 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Roxanne Persaud
Roxanne Persaud
DDemocratic
NY
19
Co
Photo of Alexis Weik
Alexis Weik
RRepublican/Conservative
NY
8
Co
Photo of Andrea Stewart-Cousins
Andrea Stewart-Cousins
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
35
Co
Photo of Andrew Gounardes
Andrew Gounardes
DDemocratic
NY
26
Co
Photo of Andrew Lanza
Andrew Lanza
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence/Reform
NY
24
Co
Photo of April Baskin
April Baskin
DDemocratic
NY
63
Co
Photo of Bill Weber
Bill Weber
RRepublican/Conservative
NY
38
Co
Photo of Brian Kavanagh
Brian Kavanagh
DDemocratic
NY
27
Co
Photo of Chris Ryan
Chris Ryan
DDemocratic
NY
50
Co
Photo of Cordell Cleare
Cordell Cleare
DDemocratic
NY
30
Co
Photo of Dan Stec
Dan Stec
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
NY
45