Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 25, 2026, as Missing Children's Day in the State of New York
This bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially designate May 25, 2026, as Missing Children's Day in New York State. The resolution highlights the work of organizations like the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and honors the memory of Etan Patz, whose disappearance helped launch the national movement to protect missing children. By issuing a proclamation, the state aims to raise public awareness about child safety and support the efforts of families, law enforcement, and advocacy groups. Copies of the resolution will be sent to the governor and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Governor
Introduced May 6, 2026
Last action May 12, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
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
May 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
upper
May 6, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Roxanne Persaud
DDemocratic
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