New York bills · 2025 Regular Session

New York S 1160

Establishes Diwali as a statewide school holiday

Introduced
In committee
Passed Senate
Passed House
To Governor
Became law

Sponsors

Jeremy Cooney (Democratic/Working Families)

Cosponsors (1)

Jessica Ramos (Democratic/Working Families)

Summary

Official abstract published by the New York legislature

Establishes the fifteenth day of the month of Kartika on the Hindu calendar in each year, known as Diwali, as a statewide school holiday.

Text versions

S1160

Roll-call votes

No recorded votes on this bill.

Actions

Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
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Jan 8, 2025 · Senate
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