New York 2025 Session Status: Passed Assembly

K1506 — Honoring the life and legacy of Thomas H. Watkins, Jr., a pioneering journalist, media entrepreneur, and champion for the economic and civic empowerment of the African-American community

Last action — Adopted

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Assembly. Introduced May 28, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • Passed Assembly

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

This bill honors Thomas H. Watkins, Jr. for his contributions to journalism and the African-American community.

The bill is a resolution to recognize the life and legacy of Thomas H. Watkins, Jr., highlighting his work in journalism and community empowerment. It serves to acknowledge his impact on economic and civic issues affecting the African-American community.

Summary

Honoring the life and legacy of Thomas H. Watkins, Jr., a pioneering journalist, media entrepreneur, and champion for the economic and civic empowerment of the African-American community

Bill Text

Action History

  1. ADOPTED

  2. INTRODUCED

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does K1506 do?
Honoring the life and legacy of Thomas H. Watkins, Jr., a pioneering journalist, media entrepreneur, and champion for the economic and civic empowerment of the African-American community
Who sponsors K1506?
K1506 is sponsored by Stefani Zinerman.
What is the current status of K1506?
This bill has passed the Assembly. Introduced May 28, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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