New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8643: Establishes the state flag for raising awareness of neurodiversity
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 8643 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes the state flag for raising awareness of neurodiversity. Primary sponsor: Monica Martinez (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (June 1, 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.
Establishes the "Neurodiversity Flag" as the official state flag for raising awareness of neurodiversity.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monica Martinez | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 4 |
“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
- DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
- PASSED SENATE
- ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
- 2ND REPORT CAL.
- 1ST REPORT CAL.715
- REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS