Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateNew YorkReferred
J 2373: Mourning the death of Gloria Steinem, journalist, social activist, and Feminist icon
Lea Webb
J 2373 status: Referred — REFERRED TO FINANCE (updated Sep 4, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
40OUT OF 100
Score:40/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 5/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion20%
Bill summary
What changes
The New York Senate is considering a resolution intended to honor the life and achievements of Gloria Steinem.
Who is affected
The resolution impacts the legislative record and the public perception of the New York Senate.
Requirements and enforcement
The proposal requires approval by the Senate to be adopted.
Costs and funding
Negligible administrative costs associated with legislative record-keeping.
When it takes effect
Referred to the Finance committee as of September 4, 2026.
Potential benefits
Provides formal state-level acknowledgement of a significant feminist and journalistic figure.
Risks and tradeoffs
The resolution is titled 'Mourning the death of Gloria Steinem' despite the subject being alive, presenting a significant factual error.
What is still unknown
It is unknown if the sponsor will withdraw or amend the resolution to correct the premise.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
Critical outlook
40%
Benefits
- Provides official legislative recognition of a prominent figure
- Celebrates contributions to the women's rights movement
- Acknowledges historic professional achievements in journalism
Risks
- Contains a significant factual error in the title
- Potential to cause public confusion or distress
- Diminishes legislative credibility due to lack of verification
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Critical outlook
40%
Benefits
- Standard legislative procedure for honoring citizens
Risks
- Demonstrates oversight failure in the drafting process
- Reflects poorly on administrative quality control
- Wastes legislative time on factually incorrect measures
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
Official bill text or data from OpenStates.
Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
The resolution contains a serious factual error, as the subject is still alive
Analysis scope
Source material is an abstract and not the full legislative text
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Where it stands
Official record- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeCurrent
- Chamber votesUpcoming
- Final agreementUpcoming
- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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