New YorkNew York Senate would honor September 11 victims and responders
On September 11, 2026, the New York Senate would pause to remember those killed in the attacks and honor people who responded and served.
What it does
The New York Senate would mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with a pause to honor those killed and the people who responded or served.
Argument forA public tribute could help families, responders, and service members feel their losses and sacrifices remain part of the state’s shared memory.
Argument againstThe Senate could spend time on this formal pause during its deliberations, leaving less time for other business in that session.
More detail
The New York Senate would pause its work to mark the anniversary and honor victims, responders, and military personnel. The tribute honors the 2,977 people killed in the September 11, 2001, attacks, those who responded or helped save lives, and members of the Armed Forces. The resolution marks September 11, 2026, as the anniversary date; it gives no separate start or end date for the Senate’s pause.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 10REFERRED TO FINANCEIntroduced