New York K1434: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2026 as Building Safety Month in the State of New York

What the bill says

From the introduced text, May 20, 2026:

Assembly Resolution No. 1434 BY: M. of A. Rules (Hunter) MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2026, as Building Safety Month in the State of New York WHEREAS, Our State is committed to recognizing that our growth and strength depends on the safety and essential role our homes, buildings and infrastructure play, both in everyday life and when disasters strike; and WHEREAS, Our confidence in the resilience of these buildings that make up our community is achieved through the devotion of vigilant guardians--building safety and fire prevention officials, architects, engineers, builders, tradespeople, design professionals, laborers, plumbers and others in the construction industry--who work year-round to ensure the safe construction of buildings; and WHEREAS, These guardians are dedicated members of the International Code Council, a nonprofit that brings together local, state, territorial, tribal and federal officials who are experts in the built environment to create and implement the highest-quality codes and standards to protect us in the buildings where we live, learn, work and play; and WHEREAS, These modern building codes and standards include safeguards to protect the public from hazards such as hurricanes, snowstorms, tornadoes, wildland fires, floods and earthquakes; and WHEREAS, Building Safety Month is sponsored by the International Code Council to remind the public about the critical role of our communities' largely unknown protectors of public safety--our …

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Sponsors

• Pamela Hunter (D, 128) · primary sponsor
• Joseph Angelino (R, 121)
• Kenneth Blankenbush (R, 117)
• Alec Brook-Krasny (D, 46)
• Christopher Burdick (D, 93)
• Marianne Buttenschon (D, 119)
• Joseph DeStefano (R, 3)
• Michael Fitzpatrick (R, 8)
• Jeff Gallahan (R, 131)
• Scott Gray (R, 116)
• Judy Griffin (D, 21)
• Rebecca Kassay (D, 4)

Latest actions

1. May 21, 2026: ADOPTED
2. May 20, 2026: REFERRED TO CALENDAR

Common questions

What is K1434?

K1434 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2026 as Building Safety Month in the State of New York.

What is the status of K1434?

Passed both chambers as of May 21, 2026. Latest action: ADOPTED (May 21, 2026).

Who sponsored K1434?

Pamela Hunter (D, 128), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for K1434?

On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K1434