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S 1787: Provides that the "Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Flag" shall be the official state flag for the raising of awareness of veteran suicide; directs the commissioner of general services to establish a protocol for the flying of such flag.
What S 1787 does, verified March 24, 2026
The state of New York will adopt a new official state flag to raise awareness of veteran suicide. This flag, known as the "suicide awareness and remembrance flag," will be flown to promote awareness and support for veterans struggling with mental health issues. The Commissioner of General Services will establish a protocol for the flag's display. The new flag will take effect immediately, marking a significant step in addressing the growing concern of veteran suicide in the state.
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Last action: referred to governmental operations (2026-03-23)Alert me
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| Mar. 23, 2026 | referred to governmental operations |
| Mar. 23, 2026 | DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY |
| Mar. 23, 2026 | PASSED SENATE |
| Feb. 24, 2026 | ADVANCED TO THIRD READING |
| Feb. 11, 2026 | 2ND REPORT CAL. |
Latest bill textIntroduced version, January 13, 2025 · 191 words
STATE OF NEW YORK ________________________________________________________________________ 1787 2025-2026 Regular Sessions IN SENATE January 13, 2025 ___________ Introduced by Sens. HINCHEY, ADDABBO, ASHBY, HARCKHAM, HELMING, MARTINS, MATTERA, SANDERS, SKOUFIS, STEC, WEIK -- read twice and ordered print- ed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Investi- gations and Government Operations AN ACT to amend the state law, in relation to a state flag for raising awareness of veteran suicide The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1 Section 1. The state law is amended by adding a new section 93 to read 2 as follows: 3 § 93. State flag for raising awareness of veteran suicide. The 4 "Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Flag" shall be the official state 5 flag for the raising of awareness of veteran suicide. The commissioner 6 of general services shall establish a protocol for the flying of such 7 flag. 8 § 2. This act shall take effect immediately. EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [] is old law to be omitted. LBD05451-01-5
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