Bill > S00811

This bill requires state agencies in New York to modify their demographic data collection methods by creating separate, more detailed collection categories for Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) population groups. Specifically, the bill mandates that agencies create distinct collection categories for major North African groups (including Egyptians, Moroccans, Algerians, Sudanese, Tunisians, and Libyans) and major Middle Eastern groups (including Yemenis, Iranians, Palestinians, Iraqis, Lebanese, Israelis, Jordanians, Syrians, Armenians, and Saudis), as well as a category for other MENA groups. The bill requires these new demographic data collection categories to be implemented by January 1, 2027, with agencies required to publicly post the collected data on their websites while protecting personal identifying information. If an agency cannot fully comply with the requirements by the deadline, they must post a detailed progress report explaining their challenges and efforts toward compliance, updating the report every six months. This legislation aims to improve the specificity and accuracy of demographic data collection for MENA populations in New York state, potentially helping to better understand and address the unique needs of these communities.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S811