New York legislation · 2025-2026 General Assembly
New York J2285: Mourning the death of Hudson Talbott, distinguished citizen, beloved writer, talented artist, and devoted member of his community
Status: Passed both chambers, June 4, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, May 29, 2026:
Senate Resolution No. 2285 BY: Senator HINCHEY MOURNING the death of Hudson Talbott, distinguished citizen, beloved writer, talented artist, 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 endeavor served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and this great Empire State; and WHEREAS, Hudson Talbott of Catskill, New York, died on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the age of 76; and WHEREAS, Born on July 11, 1949, in Louisville, Kentucky, Hudson Talbott was the youngest of four children and was raised by his loving parents, Peyton Talbott, a bank manager, and Mildred Pence Talbott, a dress shop manager; and WHEREAS, Early in his life, Hudson Talbott developed a love for art, and his parents fostered and encouraged this passion and creative expression, developing in him a belief that he had a vision worth sharing with the world; and WHEREAS, Hudson Talbott graduated from Waggener High School in 1967 and attended the University of Cincinnati from 1967 to 1969; he went on to study painting and sculpture at Temple University's Tyler School of Art, and spent a year studying at their campus in Rome, Italy, earning his B.F.A. in 1971; and WHEREAS, After earning his degree, Hudson …
Sponsors
- Michelle Hinchey (D, 41) · 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)
- Samra Brouk (D, 55)
- Siela Bynoe (D, 6)
- Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick (R, 9)
- Stephen Chan (R, 17)
- Cordell Cleare (D, 30)
Latest actions
- : ADOPTED
- : REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
- : ADOPTED
- : REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
- : REFERRED TO FINANCE
Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative
Common questions
- What is J2285?
- J2285 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Mourning the death of Hudson Talbott, distinguished citizen, beloved writer, talented artist, and devoted member of his community.
- What is the status of J2285?
- Passed both chambers as of June 4, 2026. Latest action: ADOPTED (June 4, 2026).
- Who sponsored J2285?
- Michelle Hinchey (D, 41), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for J2285?
- On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J2285
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