New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 11426: Designates "The Empire State" as the official state nickname
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 11426 is a bill introduced in the New York House on May 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Designates "The Empire State" as the official state nickname. Primary sponsor: Rules Committee. It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2026): REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Designates "The Empire State" as the official state nickname.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4 · Republican/Conservative 2 · Republican/Conservative/Independence 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rules Committee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Karl Brabenec | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Ari Brown | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Keith Brown | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | House | 12 |
| Joe DeStefano | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 3 |
| Steve Hawley | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 139 |
| Angelo Morinello | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 145 |
| Danny Norber | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS