New York legislation · 2025-2026 General Assembly
New York K1414: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 9, 2026, as Sneakers Day in the State of New York
Status: Passed both chambers, May 20, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, May 19, 2026:
Assembly Resolution No. 1414 BY: M. of A. Rules (Jackson) MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 9, 2026, as Sneakers Day in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official days that are set aside to increase awareness of American-made products that affect the lives of citizens of New York State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 9, 2026, as Sneakers Day in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Sneakers Day; and WHEREAS, National Sneakers Day celebrates sneakers which are shoes designed for use in sports or for other types of physical exercise but are often also used as informal shoes for everyday use and called such names as tennis shoes, kicks, or gym shoes; and WHEREAS, The origins of sneakers can be dated to the late 18th century when people wore rubber-soled shoes called plimsolls; and WHEREAS, In 1892, the U.S. Rubber Company designed more comfortable rubber sneakers with canvas tops called Keds; and WHEREAS, In 1917, Henry Nelson McKinney, an advertising agent, used the term "sneaker" because the rubber sole made the shoe stealthy and quiet and much …
Sponsors
- Chantel Jackson (D, 79) · primary sponsor
- Scott Bendett (R, 107)
- Marianne Buttenschon (D, 119)
- Lester Chang (R, 49)
- Joseph DeStefano (R, 3)
- Larinda Hooks (D, 35)
- Anna Kelles (D, 125)
- Brian Maher (R, 101)
- John McDonald (D, 108)
- Karen McMahon (D, 146)
- Edward Ra (R, 19)
- Jenifer Rajkumar (D, 38)
Latest actions
- : ADOPTED
- : REFERRED TO CALENDAR
Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative
Common questions
- What is K1414?
- K1414 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 9, 2026, as Sneakers Day in the State of New York.
- What is the status of K1414?
- Passed both chambers as of May 20, 2026. Latest action: ADOPTED (May 20, 2026).
- Who sponsored K1414?
- Chantel Jackson (D, 79), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for K1414?
- On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K1414
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