Designates April twentieth as a day of commemoration to be known as New York state constitution day

Latest action Apr 20, 2026

Designates April twentieth as a day of commemoration to be known as New York State Constitution Day.

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Where it stands

Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

New York State Senate

Amends the Executive Law.

Committee

Governmental Operations · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Judiciary · New York State Assembly, Judiciary · New York State Senate.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

To designate April Twentieth as a day of commemoration to be known as "New York State Constitution Day" in the State of New York.

Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recorded votes

Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateApr 20, 2026Result: passed
(59) (0) (0) (4)
Vote: Committee vote · Judiciary
Senate JudiciaryMar 31, 2026Result: passed
(19) (0) (0) (0)
Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateApr 24, 2025Result: passed
(51) (0) (0) (11)
Vote: Committee vote · Judiciary
Senate JudiciaryFeb 25, 2025Result: passed
(19) (0) (0) (0)

The sponsor's argument

Why Andrew Gounardes says this is needed

On April 20, 1777 in Kingston, a Convention of Representatives of the State of New York adopted the first New York Constitution, declaring independence from the Kingdom of England and creating a democratic and free independent State of New York. The Constitution replaced the Colo- nial Charter-which was under authority from the Monarch of the Kingdom of England-thereby creating the State's government and defining the rights and privileges afforded to its citizens. The Convention first set out to achieve this goal on July 10, 1776 in White Plains. However, the Convention was forced into repeated adjourn- ments and changes of location due to the British Army invasion of Staten Island and the continual threat of a British occupation. Despite the ongoing war, the Convention successfully adopted the Constitution less than a year later. In the ensuing 244 years, New York State has adopted five Constitutions, and many additional Amendments, to reflect the ever changing and evolv- ing societal standards of decency. Each revision has redefined the role of government and created a more expansive and inclusive understanding of the rights and privileges protected by the Constitution, as well as to whom such rights and privileges are afforded. The importance of the New York State Constitution to our citizens and residents cannot be understated. Thus, it is the duty of the State to pause to acknowledge, reflect, and educate its citizens about this vital document.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.

Full history

Apr 20, 2026
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
Apr 20, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
Apr 20, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
NY Assembly
Apr 7, 2026
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
Apr 1, 2026
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate

Show full history (10 earlier events)

Mar 31, 2026
1ST Report CAL.671
1ST REPORT CAL.671
NY Senate
Jan 7, 2026
Died in Assembly
DIED IN ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
NY Senate
Apr 24, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
Apr 24, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
Apr 24, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
NY Assembly
Mar 3, 2025
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
Feb 26, 2025
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
Feb 25, 2025
1ST Report CAL.366
1ST REPORT CAL.366
NY Senate
Jan 8, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
NY Senate

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