J 2209 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Recognizing May 2026, as Water Safety Month in the State of New York

This bill is a Senate resolution that officially recognizes May 2026 as Water Safety Month in New York State to raise awareness about drowning prevention. The resolution highlights statistics on drowning deaths and disparities among different racial and ethnic groups to emphasize the importance of water safety education. It encourages parents, caregivers, educators, and community leaders to take active steps during the month to promote swimming education and support drowning prevention efforts. The bill does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal acknowledgment to mobilize public and organizational attention to the issue.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
Governor
Introduced May 22, 2026 Last action Jun 4, 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
5
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Jun 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
upper
Jun 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
upper
May 22, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Kevin Parker
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
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