New York legislation · 2025-2026 General Assembly
New York J2363: Commending Richard Duncan upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate
Status: In committee, July 8, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, July 8, 2026:
Senate Resolution No. 2363 BY: Senator WEIK COMMENDING Richard Duncan upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and commend the caring concern and heroic acts of individuals who take prompt and appropriate action in emergency situations, nobly risking their own lives in an effort to preserve the life of another; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Richard Duncan upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate; and WHEREAS, The New York State Senate Liberty Medal was established by Resolution and is awarded to individuals who have merited special commendation for exceptional, heroic, or humanitarian acts on behalf of their fellow New Yorkers; and WHEREAS, On the afternoon of Sunday, May 17th, 2026, 10-year-old Richard Duncan was home enjoying a beautiful spring day playing outside when he smelled what he thought to be smoke coming from the backyard of his neighbors' home; and WHEREAS, Richard Duncan looked over his fence and quickly realized that his neighbor's grass was on …
Sponsors
- Alexis Weik (R, 8) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : REFERRED TO FINANCE
Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative
Common questions
- What is J2363?
- J2363 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Commending Richard Duncan upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate.
- What is the status of J2363?
- In committee as of July 8, 2026. Latest action: REFERRED TO FINANCE (July 8, 2026).
- Who sponsored J2363?
- Alexis Weik (R, 8).
- Where is the official record for J2363?
- On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J2363
Source: official New York record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.