NY A 828
in committeeEstablishes Diwali as a statewide school holiday
New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · lower
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Did NY A 828 pass?
Not yet. NY A 828 is in committee as of 2026-01-07 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-07): REFERRED TO EDUCATION
What is NY A 828 about?
Establishes the fifteenth day of the month of Kartika on the Hindu calendar in each year, known as Diwali, as a statewide school holiday.
Who sponsors NY A 828?
Jenifer Rajkumar is the primary sponsor of NY A 828, joined by 6 cosponsors.
Description
Establishes the fifteenth day of the month of Kartika on the Hindu calendar in each year, known as Diwali, as a statewide school holiday.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2026-01-07 — REFERRED TO EDUCATION
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Jenifer Rajkumarprimary
- Larinda Hookscosponsor
- Nily Roziccosponsor
- Steve Sterncosponsor
- Edward Braunsteincosponsor
- Rebecca Kassaycosponsor
- Nader Sayeghcosponsor
Committees
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Action timeline
2025-01-08
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
referral-committee
2026-01-07
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
referral-committee
Versions
- A828Compare
Documents
Votes
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Related bills
- Companion bill: S 1160
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