Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateJun 10, 2025Result: passed
(58) (0) (0) (5)
Senate bill · S8277 (2025-26)
Designates the month of May as Elder Appreciation Month
New York State Senate
Same as A9188, the matching bill in the Assembly.
Latest action May 5, 2026
Sponsor: Stephen T. Chan (State Senator, District 17, Republican/Conservative)
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Summary
Designates the month of May as "Elder Appreciation Month".
Summary from NY Open Legislation. How we handle summaries
Amends the Executive Law.
Purpose, from the sponsor's memo
To designate the month of May as "Elder Appreciation Month" in recogni- tion of the vital contributions, service, and civic commitment of older adults across New York State.
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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
Committee
Finance · New York State Senate
Also referred to Governmental Operations · New York State Assembly.
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The sponsor's argument
Why Stephen T. Chan says this is needed
New York's older residents continue to demonstrate unparalleled civic dedication and service, even after formal retirement. Nearly one in four Americans aged 65 and older volunteer in meaningful ways-mentoring youth, assisting in hospitals, supporting senior centers, and strength- ening community networks. Designating May as "Elder Appreciation Month" honors this tradition of selfless service and promotes broader awareness of the ongoing contrib- utions of the elderly to our state's well-being. As the Baby Boomer generation ages, bringing with it 77 million retirees over the coming years, it is more important than ever to reaffirm the dignity and value of older citizens. This commemorative designation provides an opportunity for communities across New York to celebrate, reflect upon, and support the aging popu- lation's role in shaping our civic life.
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Recorded votes
Vote: Committee vote · Rules
Senate RulesJun 9, 2025Result: passed
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Full history
- May 5, 2026
Held for Consideration in Governmental Operations
HELD FOR CONSIDERATION IN GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
NY Assembly
- Jan 7, 2026
Died in Assembly
DIED IN ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
NY Senate
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
NY Assembly
- Nov 3, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
NY Assembly
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- Jun 10, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
- Jun 10, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
- Jun 10, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
NY Assembly
- Jun 9, 2025
In committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
NY Senate
- Jun 9, 2025
Ordered to Third Reading CAL.1661
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1661
NY Senate
- May 29, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
NY Senate
Read the record
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