S 1889 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Designates the state of New York a purple heart state

This bill designates New York as a "purple heart state" to honor combat veterans for their service and sacrifice. It adds a new section to state law stating this designation, with no changes to existing programs or funding. The bill is purely symbolic and ceremonial, directly recognizing veterans through this official title. It does not create new benefits or alter current veteran support systems. The designation would take effect January 1st following enactment.
Bill status in committee 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2025
Senate Passage
Jun 2025
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2025 Last action Jun 10, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Jun 9, 2025

How they voted

210
Passed
Total votes 21
Jun 9, 2025
D Democratic14
14 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican7
7 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Jun 9, 2025
Committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
Jun 9, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (21-0)
senate
May 28, 2025
Committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
upper
Mar 21, 2025
Upper · Passed
NOTICE OF COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION - REQUESTED
upper
Jan 14, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
upper
1 primary · 17 co-sponsors

Sponsors