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NY A02619

NY A02619
Relates to acknowledging the fundamental injustice, cruelty, brutality, and inhumanity of slavery in the city of New York and the state of New York; establishes the New York state community commission on reparations remedies to examine the institution of slavery, subsequently de jure and de facto racial and economic discrimination against African-Americans, the impact of these forces on living African-Americans and to make recommendations on appropriate remedies; provides for the repeal of such

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Introduced
01/19/2021
In Committee
06/09/2021
Crossed Over
06/09/2021
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to acknowledge the fundamental injustice, cruelty, brutality and inhumanity of slavery in the city of New York and the state of New York; to establish the New York state community commission on reparations remedies, to examine the institution of slavery, subsequently de jure and de facto racial and economic discrimination against African- Americans, and the impact of these forces on living African-Americans and to make determinations regarding compensation; making an appropriation therefor; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof

AI Summary

This bill establishes the New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies to examine the history of slavery in New York, the subsequent racial and economic discrimination against African-Americans, and the ongoing impact of these issues on the lives of African-Americans. The commission is tasked with making recommendations on appropriate remedies, including the form, amount, and eligibility for compensation. The bill provides details on the commission's duties, membership, and powers, and outlines the timeline for the commission's work and the submission of its final report to the state legislature and governor.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (40)

Charles Barron (D)*,  Khaleel Anderson (D),  Jeffrion Aubry (D),  Michael Benedetto (D),  Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (D),  Kenny Burgos (D),  Kevin Cahill (D),  Vivian Cook (D),  Catalina Cruz (D),  Taylor Darling (D),  Carmen De La Rosa (D),  Inez Dickens (D),  Erik Dilan (D),  Harvey Epstein (D),  Nathalia Ferna´ndez (D),  Mathylde Frontus (D),  Jessica González-Rojas (D),  Alicia Hyndman (D),  Chantel Jackson (D),  Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D),  Latoya Joyner (D),  Catherine Nolan (D),  Danny O'Donnell (D),  Crystal Peoples-Stokes (D),  N. Nick Perry (D),  Victor Pichardo (D),  Gary Pretlow (D),  Phil Ramos (D),  Karines Reyes (D),  Diana Richardson (D),  José Rivera (D),  Robert Rodriguez (D),  Jo Anne Simon (D),  Michaelle Solages (D),  Phara Souffrant Forrest (D),  Al Taylor (D),  Clyde Vanel (D),  Latrice Walker (D),  Jaime Williams (D),  Stefani Zinerman (D), 

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES (on 06/09/2021)
(1 Companion Bills)

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