Designates September eleventh as a public holiday, known as 9/11 Remembrance day.
Summary
This bill amends New York’s General Construction Law to add September 11th to the list of state public holidays, renaming it “9/11 Remembrance day.” The measure places the date alongside existing holidays such as Labor Day, Veterans’ Day, and Juneteenth, and it would take effect immediately upon enactment.
By changing the statutory definition of “public holiday,” the bill would affect how September 11 is treated under New York law for purposes that rely on that definition, including certain legal deadlines, business practices, and other statutory references to public holidays. The bill does not create a new paid leave mandate by itself, but it would formally recognize the date in state law as a holiday.
Impact
The bill would amend Section 24 of the General Construction Law, which defines “public holiday” and “half-holiday” for New York. Its main legal effect is to add September 11 as a named public holiday, which could influence the operation of statutes, contracts, and administrative rules that reference public holidays. It would also codify a statewide commemorative designation for 9/11 Remembrance day.
Sentiment
Based on the bill text and available context, the measure appears commemorative and likely intended to honor the memory of the September 11 attacks and those affected by them. There are no recorded committee transcripts or votes in the provided materials, so there is no documented opposition or support to assess from legislative debate. The overall tone of the proposal is solemn and symbolic rather than policy-driven.
Contention
No specific points of contention are documented in the provided materials. Potential areas of debate, if raised, would likely concern whether adding another public holiday should have broader legal or economic consequences, or whether the state should create a formal holiday designation versus a remembrance day. However, no legislators, committees, or stakeholders are identified in the record as taking opposing positions.