New York K1198: Mourning the death of The Honorable Eliot Engel, Assemblyman, Congressman, distinguished citizen, and devoted member of his community

What the bill says

From the introduced text, April 22, 2026:

Assembly Resolution No. 1198 BY: M. of A. Dinowitz MOURNING the death of The Honorable Eliot Engel, Assemblyman, Congressman, distinguished citizen, and devoted member of his community WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavors served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great State of New York; and WHEREAS, On Friday, April 10, 2026, Eliot Engel, of Bronx, New York, died at the age of 79; and WHEREAS, Eliot Engel was born in Bronx County, New York, on February 18, 1947; from humble beginnings, the son of an iron worker, he grew up in NYCHA housing and was a graduate of public schools; and WHEREAS, A former teacher and guidance counselor, Eliot Engel pursued politics, serving as a New York State Assemblyman from 1977-1988 when he won his first Congressional election; and WHEREAS, While serving in the New York State Legislature, Eliot Engel chaired the Committee on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse and the Subcommittee on the Mitchell-Lama Subsidized Housing Program; and WHEREAS, Eliot Engel was a strong human rights advocate for Kosovo and the Albanian community at a time when few others were paying attention; in 2008, he addressed the Kosovo Parliament, the first speech given to the …

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Sponsors

• Jeffrey Dinowitz (D, 81) · primary sponsor
• George Alvarez (D, 78)
• Didi Barrett (D, 106)
• Anil Beephan (R, 105)
• Michael Benedetto (D, 82)
• Hermelyn, Rodneyse Bichotte (I, 42)
• Alex Bores (D, 73)
• Brown, Keith (R, 12)
• Christopher Burdick (D, 93)
• Marianne Buttenschon (D, 119)
• Carroll, Patrick J. (D, 96)
• Landon Dais (D, 77)

Latest actions

1. April 27, 2026: ADOPTED
2. April 22, 2026: INTRODUCED

Common questions

What is K1198?

K1198 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Mourning the death of The Honorable Eliot Engel, Assemblyman, Congressman, distinguished citizen, and devoted member of his community.

What is the status of K1198?

Passed both chambers as of April 27, 2026. Latest action: ADOPTED (April 27, 2026).

Who sponsored K1198?

Jeffrey Dinowitz (D, 81), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for K1198?

On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K1198