New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 6557: Enacts the "October 7th remembrance and education act of 2025"
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 6557 is a bill introduced in the New York House on March 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enacts the "October 7th remembrance and education act of 2025". Primary sponsor: Ari Brown (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes October 7th as October 7th remembrance day to honor the victims of the October 7, 2023 attacks; declares October seventh as a holiday for students in the public schools of the city of New York; requires the chancellor of the New York city school district to provide instruction of awareness of the October seventh remembrance day to students and professional development training to teachers; requires the division of human rights to establish a statewide campaign for antisemitism prevention; makes related provisions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1 · Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ari Brown | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Lester Chang | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 49 |
“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 WAYS AND MEANS
- HELD FOR CONSIDERATION IN WAYS AND MEANS
- REFERENCE CHANGED TO WAYS AND MEANS
- REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS