Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim November 1, 2026, as World Vegan Day in the State of New York
This is a symbolic resolution (not a law) requesting Governor Hochul to issue a proclamation designating November 1, 2026, as "Plant-Based Day" in New York State. It does not create new policies or affect any specific group directly; instead, it asks the Governor to formally recognize this day in alignment with World Vegan Day. The resolution cites health, environmental, and economic benefits of plant-based diets as context for the recognition. As a commemorative resolution, it has no legal force and serves only to honor the growing plant-based lifestyle movement in New York.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2025
Committee Review
Jul 2025
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
Governor
Introduced Jul 11, 2025
Last action Jan 28, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Jan 28, 2026
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
upper
Jul 11, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Luis Sepúlveda
DDemocratic
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