Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 5-11, 2025, as Banned Books Week in the State of New York
This is a symbolic resolution requesting Governor Hochul to designate October 5-11, 2025, as Banned Books Week in New York State. It does not create new laws or affect policies, as it is merely a ceremonial request to recognize an existing national observance. The resolution cites PEN America's findings about book bans but does not alter any legal standards for book access. It formally asks the Governor to issue a proclamation aligning with the American Library Association's annual campaign.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Assembly Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced May 28, 2025
Last action May 29, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Assembly by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
1
May 29, 2025
Lower · Passed
ADOPTED
lower
May 28, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CALENDAR
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jen Lunsford
DDemocratic/Working Families
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