Designates January 6th as Democracy Day in New York.

New York Assembly Bill A07148 designates January 6th as Democracy Day. This day commemorates the events of January 6, 2021, when an armed and violent insurrection occurred at the U.S. Capitol. The bill aims to honor those who were wounded or died defending the Capitol, emphasize the need to protect democratic institutions, and recognize the ongoing threat of anti-democratic movements. The bill also lists other days of commemoration in New York, including Haym Salomon Day, Holocaust Remembrance Day, and Rosa Parks Day.

Designates January 6th as Democracy Day in New York.

New York Assembly Bill A07148 designates January 6th as Democracy Day. This day commemorates the events of January 6, 2021, when an armed and violent insurrection occurred at the U.S. Capitol. The bill aims to honor those who were wounded or died defending the Capitol, emphasize the need to protect democratic institutions, and recognize the ongoing threat of anti-democratic movements. The bill also lists other days of commemoration in New York, including Haym Salomon Day, Holocaust Remembrance Day, and Rosa Parks Day.