Commemorating April 8, 2026, as the One-Year Anniversary of the Jet Set nightclub tragedy in the Dominican Republic, and paying tribute to the many lives lost and injured in the incident
This Senate resolution commemorates April 8, 2026, as the one-year anniversary of the Jet Set nightclub tragedy in the Dominican Republic. It directly affects the Dominican American community and honors the 236 individuals who lost their lives and the over 180 injured when the club's roof collapsed during a concert in 2025. The bill requires the legislative body to pause its proceedings on that date to pay tribute to the victims and acknowledge the heroes who assisted in rescue efforts. Additionally, it specifically recognizes the memory of notable figures who died in the incident, including musicians and professional athletes.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Governor
Introduced Apr 9, 2026
Last action Apr 21, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Apr 21, 2026
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
upper
Apr 9, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
upper
1 primary · 62 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Luis Sepúlveda
DDemocratic
Co
Alexis Weik
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Andrea Stewart-Cousins
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Andrew Gounardes
DDemocratic
Co
Andrew Lanza
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence/Reform
Co
April Baskin
DDemocratic
Co
Bill Weber
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Brian Kavanagh
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Ryan
DDemocratic
Co
Cordell Cleare
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Stec
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
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