New York legislation · 2025-2026 General Assembly
New York J2298: Mourning the death of Minerva Solla, distinguished citizen and devoted advocate for workers' rights and social justice
Status: Passed both chambers, June 4, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, May 29, 2026:
Senate Resolution No. 2298 BY: Senator HINCHEY MOURNING the death of Minerva Solla, distinguished citizen and devoted advocate for workers' rights and social justice WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor the lives of individuals whose commitment to the people of the State of New York has greatly enriched the communities they served; and WHEREAS, It is with profound sorrow that this Legislative Body records the passing of Minerva Solla, a tireless advocate for working people, who died on April 15, 2026, at the age of 75, surrounded by her loving family; and WHEREAS, Born on February 13, 1951, Minerva Solla devoted more than five decades of her life to advancing justice, dignity, and human rights for working families across New York State and beyond; and WHEREAS, Minerva Solla's lifelong journey in labor activism began at the age of 15 while working part-time at Bell Telephone, where a strike by the Communications Workers of America awakened her to the transformative power of organized labor; and WHEREAS, Despite only having been on the job for a few weeks and facing the threat of being fired, Minerva Solla organized her co-workers to join the strikers and stand on the picket line; and WHEREAS, A pioneering member and community organizer of the Young Lords Party, she served …
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)
- 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
- : REFERRED TO FINANCE
Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative
Common questions
- What is J2298?
- J2298 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Mourning the death of Minerva Solla, distinguished citizen and devoted advocate for workers' rights and social justice.
- What is the status of J2298?
- Passed both chambers as of June 4, 2026. Latest action: ADOPTED (June 4, 2026).
- Who sponsored J2298?
- Michelle Hinchey (D, 41), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for J2298?
- On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J2298
Source: official New York record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.