Sen. Roxanne Persaud

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) adopted by the New York State Senate to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It formally commemorates the 41st annual observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in New York on January 19, 2026, recognizing his life, legacy, and contributions to the civil rights movement. The resolution urges the legislature to pause its work to pay tribute to Dr. King's vision of justice, equality, and nonviolence. It directs the resolution to be shared with the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus.

Provides that a great-grandparent may apply to the supreme court for visitation rights with respect to certain minor great-grandchildren where either or both of the parents of such child is or are deceased.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 1438) requests Governor Hochul to officially designate May 2026 as "Youth on Transportation Safety Month" in New York State. It aims to raise awareness about human trafficking risks faced by youth using transportation - such as school buses, public transit, and rideshares - based on statistics showing 60% of trafficking survivors used buses during recruitment. The resolution supports the Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) initiative, which provides education to youth, parents, and transportation workers about identifying trafficking red flags. It directly affects youth transportation users, particularly vulnerable groups like low-income students and immigrants, and transportation professionals who interact with them. The resolution has no binding effect; it is a symbolic request to the Governor to promote existing awareness efforts.

Maddy summaryThis resolution asks Governor Hochul to designate July 10, 2026, as Black Women's Equal Pay Day in New York. It aims to raise awareness about the persistent pay gap where Black women in New York earn approximately 66 cents for every dollar earned by non-Hispanic white men, as highlighted in the resolution's factual statements. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws but seeks to highlight economic justice issues affecting Black women, who face systemic pay disparities across industries and contribute to broader community economic challenges.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 1336) requests Governor Hochul to proclaim February 28, 2026, as Rare Disease Day in New York State. It does not create new laws or allocate funding but asks the Governor to issue a symbolic proclamation to raise public awareness about rare diseases. The resolution cites that 1 in 10 New Yorkers live with a rare disease, emphasizing the need for greater awareness and support. It aligns with National Rare Disease Day and follows prior state efforts like the 2020 Rare Disease Advisory Work Group. The resolution has been adopted and will be transmitted to the Governor for consideration.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 1331) is a symbolic gesture recognizing February 1, 2026, as "World Hijab Day." It does not create new laws or affect any individuals or policies; it is purely ceremonial. The resolution explains that World Hijab Day aims to promote religious tolerance, cultural understanding, and solidarity by encouraging people to experience wearing a hijab. The resolution was adopted by the legislature and will be sent to the founder of World Hijab Day.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (S 1328) memorializing Governor Hochul to recognize January 22, 2026, as "Celebrating Life Day" in New York State, aligning with National Celebrating Life Day. It does not create new laws or policies but requests the Governor to issue a proclamation for this observance. The resolution aims to encourage gratitude and appreciation for life through activities like spending time with children or creating gratitude jars. It has been adopted by the legislature but remains a non-binding request to the Governor.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution requesting Governor Hochul to officially designate January 18, 2026, as "Thesaurus Day" in New York State. It commemorates the birthday of Peter Mark Roget, creator of the thesaurus, and encourages New Yorkers to expand their vocabulary. The resolution has no legal effect - it is purely symbolic, urging the governor to recognize the day to promote language awareness. (Procedural resolution; summary limited to 2 sentences as specified.)

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution requests Governor Kathy Hochul to officially designate January 9, 2026, as "Law Enforcement Appreciation Day" in New York State, aligning with National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. It does not create new laws or policies but symbolically honors law enforcement officers for their service, sacrifices, and the dangers of their work. The resolution aims to raise public awareness of officers' daily challenges and express state support for their role in keeping communities safe. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no direct legal impact on residents or agencies.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (J 1315) formally congratulating the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School Boys Cross Country Team and Head Coach Chip Button for winning the 2025 New York State Class B Championship. It recognizes their athletic achievement, 25th Section 2 Championship, 13th state title, and academic success (95.6% team GPA), alongside their community support and coaching. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply provides official recognition through a formal statement sent to the team, coach, and school officials. As a procedural resolution, it does not affect laws or regulations.