New York legislation · 2025-2026 General Assembly
New York J2143: Recognizing May 2026, as Jewish American Heritage Month in the State of New York
Status: Passed both chambers, June 4, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, May 26, 2026:
Senate Resolution No. 2143 BY: Senator SUTTON RECOGNIZING May 2026, as Jewish American Heritage Month in the State of New York WHEREAS, The month of May has been proclaimed as Jewish American Heritage Month since 2006, and each year people across the Nation recognize and celebrate Jewish achievements and contributions to the United States; and WHEREAS, For thousands of years, the Jewish people have proudly sustained their identity and traditions while persevering in the face of religious persecution, enslavement, expulsion, and the horrors of the Holocaust; and WHEREAS, In search of religious tolerance and freedom from persecution, North America's first Jewish community was established in 1654; and WHEREAS, Those first Jewish immigrants, fleeing the horrors of the Inquisition, were met with opposition by then Director-general of New Amsterdam, Peter Stuyvesant, who sought to expel them simply for being Jewish; and WHEREAS, Despite that initial resistance, Jews have greatly contributed to the culture and history of New York while strengthening the fabric of society; and WHEREAS, As educators, journalists, scientists, physicians, lawyers, artists, and humanitarians, Jewish Americans have made vital contributions to the development of our communities, academic institutions, civic organizations, and businesses; and WHEREAS, Jewish Americans have continued their strong support for ending discrimination in voting, employment, public accommodation, and in society at large, by prominently participating in virtually every …
Sponsors
- Sam Sutton (D, 22) · primary sponsor
- Joseph Addabbo (D, 15)
- Jacob Ashby (R, 43)
- Jamaal Bailey (D, 36)
- April Baskin (D, 63)
- George Borrello (R, 57)
- Bottcher, Erik (D, 47)
- Jabari Brisport (D, 25)
- Samra Brouk (D, 55)
- Siela Bynoe (D, 6)
- Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick (R, 9)
- Stephen Chan (R, 17)
Latest actions
- : ADOPTED
- : REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
- : ADOPTED
- : REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
- : ADOPTED
- : REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
- : REFERRED TO FINANCE
Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative
Common questions
- What is J2143?
- J2143 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Recognizing May 2026, as Jewish American Heritage Month in the State of New York.
- What is the status of J2143?
- Passed both chambers as of June 4, 2026. Latest action: ADOPTED (June 4, 2026).
- Who sponsored J2143?
- Sam Sutton (D, 22), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for J2143?
- On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J2143
Source: official New York record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.