NY·Bill·2023 Regular Session
A 2322
Establishes July sixteenth of each year as a day of commemoration known as "Atomic and Nuclear Veterans Day"
Introduced 2023-01-25Last action 2024-01-03 — referred to governmental operations
Sponsor
Matthew SlaterR
Cosponsors
Scott GrayBrian MaherEric BrownScott H. BendettJoe DeStefanoChris TagueMichael DursoAngelo J. MorinelloKarl BrabenecJoe AngelinoJohn LemondesEdward FloodJoseph Giglio
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Died in Assembly committee
The 2023 Regular Session ended on 2024-06-06. This bill was introduced when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.
Legislative Progress
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Introduced
2
In Committee
3
Passed Chamber
4
Enacted / Signed
Summary
This bill amends New York State's Executive Law to add July 16th to the state's official list of commemorative days, designating it as "Atomic and Nuclear Veterans Day." The legislation recognizes veterans who were exposed to radiation during atomic and nuclear weapons testing, nuclear cleanup operations, or other military service involving radiation exposure. By establishing this annual day of commemoration, New York joins other states in formally honoring the service and sacrifice of military personnel who participated in nuclear-related operations, many of whom suffered long-term health effects from radiation exposure.
Note
Historical import. Session: 2023-2024
Full Bill Text
http://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/bills/2023/A2322