J 1907 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2026, as Malayalee Heritage Month in the State of New York

This bill asks the Governor of New York to officially designate May 2026 as Malayalee Heritage Month. The resolution honors the Malayali community, whose members speak the Malayalam language and originate from the Indian state of Kerala. It recognizes the group's contributions to New York and the broader United States, noting their presence in areas like Rockland County. The measure is a symbolic gesture intended to celebrate cultural diversity and does not create new laws or change existing policies.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Governor
Introduced Apr 16, 2026 Last action Apr 28, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Apr 28, 2026
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
upper
Apr 16, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Shelley Mayer
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
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