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NY A09435

NY A09435
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
03/07/2022
In Committee
06/03/2022
Crossed Over
06/03/2022
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; 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 institution of slavery, subsequent racial and economic discrimination against African-Americans, and the impact of these historical forces on living African-Americans in New York. The commission is tasked with recommending appropriate remedies, including the form, amount, and eligibility for compensation. The bill provides details on the commission's membership, powers, and reporting requirements, and sets a one-year timeline for the commission to submit its findings and recommendations to the state legislature and governor.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (39)

Michaelle Solages (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),  Inez Dickens (D),  Erik Dilan (D),  Harvey Epstein (D),  Mathylde Frontus (D),  Emily Gallagher (D),  Eddie Gibbs (D),  Deborah Glick (D),  Jessica González-Rojas (D),  Richard Gottfried (D),  Alicia Hyndman (D),  Chantel Jackson (D),  Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D),  Latoya Joyner (D),  Demond Meeks (D),  Catherine Nolan (D),  Danny O'Donnell (D),  Steve Otis (D),  Crystal Peoples-Stokes (D),  Gary Pretlow (D),  Phil Ramos (D),  Karines Reyes (D),  José Rivera (D),  Linda Rosenthal (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 06/03/2022)
(1 Companion Bills)

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