A 4932 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Establishes "Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution"

This bill (A 4932) designates January 30th each year as "Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution" in New York State. It adds this date to the state's list of official commemorative days, honoring Fred Korematsu - a Japanese American whose legal challenge to WWII internment policies became a landmark civil liberties case. The bill has no legal effect beyond recognizing this day for public observance. It is purely ceremonial, with no new requirements or direct impacts on residents or government operations.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026