New York legislation · 2025-2026 General Assembly
New York K1066: Honoring Staff Sergeant Michael H. Ollis posthumously upon receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor and his induction into the Hall of Heroes
Status: Passed both chambers, March 23, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, March 18, 2026:
Assembly Resolution No. 1066 BY: M. of A. Tannousis HONORING Staff Sergeant Michael H. Ollis posthumously upon receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor and his induction into the Hall of Heroes WHEREAS, Members of the Armed Services from the State of New York, who have served so valiantly and honorably, deserve a special salute from this esteemed Body; the quality and character of life in the communities across New York State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organizations and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its citizenry; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Staff Sergeant Michael H. Ollis posthumously upon receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor at a special ceremony in the East Room of the White House on Monday, March 2, 2026; and WHEREAS, United States Army Staff Sergeant Michael H. Ollis, of New Dorp, Staten Island, New York, was killed on August 28, 2013, during a Taliban attack on Forward Operating Base Ghazni while serving with Bushmaster Company, 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division; and WHEREAS, During the assault, Michael H. Ollis placed himself between a suicide bomber and a Polish allied officer, shielding the officer from the full force of the explosion and sacrificing his own life; witnesses have said that …
Sponsors
- Michael Tannousis (R, 64) · primary sponsor
- Charles Fall (D, 61)
- Judy Griffin (D, 21)
- Samuel Pirozzolo (R, 63)
- Michael Reilly (R, 62)
Latest actions
- : ADOPTED
- : INTRODUCED
Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative
Common questions
- What is K1066?
- K1066 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Honoring Staff Sergeant Michael H. Ollis posthumously upon receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor and his induction into the Hall of Heroes.
- What is the status of K1066?
- Passed both chambers as of March 23, 2026. Latest action: ADOPTED (March 23, 2026).
- Who sponsored K1066?
- Michael Tannousis (R, 64), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for K1066?
- On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K1066
Source: official New York record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.