New York K933: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 2026, as Black History Month in the State of New York

What the bill says

From the introduced text, February 4, 2026:

Assembly Resolution No. 933 BY: M. of A. Heastie MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 2026, as Black History Month in the State of New York WHEREAS, Black History Month serves as an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the ingenuity, achievements, contributions, and resilience of African Americans throughout history; and WHEREAS, It is essential to recognize some of the most integral parts of Black history, including the struggles; and WHEREAS, The Civil War was a defining moment in American history, fought over the issue of slavery, leading to the eventual liberation of millions of African Americans; and WHEREAS, The Emancipation Proclamation, signed by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863, declared that all enslaved individuals in Confederate-held territories were to be freed, marking a critical step toward the abolition of slavery; and WHEREAS, The passage of the 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution on December 6, 1865, formally abolished slavery in the United States, securing the freedom of African Americans and paving the way for future civil rights advancements; and WHEREAS, In the face of enslavement, segregation, and discrimination, Black Americans built institutions, advanced knowledge, preserved culture, and generated ideas that have profoundly shaped the economic, scientific, artistic, and moral foundations of this Nation; and WHEREAS, Black History Month was originally established as Negro History Week in 1926 …

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Sponsors

• Carl Heastie (D, 83) · primary sponsor
• William Barclay (R, 120)
• Crystal Peoples-Stokes (D, 141)
• Mary Walsh (R, 112)
• James Pretlow (D, 89)
• Edward Ra (R, 19)
• George Alvarez (D, 78)
• Khaleel Anderson (D, 31)
• Joseph Angelino (R, 121)
• Andrea Bailey (R, 133)
• Didi Barrett (D, 106)
• Anil Beephan (R, 105)

Latest actions

1. February 5, 2026: ADOPTED
2. February 4, 2026: REFERRED TO CALENDAR

Common questions

What is K933?

K933 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 2026, as Black History Month in the State of New York.

What is the status of K933?

Passed both chambers as of February 5, 2026. Latest action: ADOPTED (February 5, 2026).

Who sponsored K933?

Carl Heastie (D, 83), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for K933?

On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K933