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NY S06436
NY S06436Replaces instances of the words or variations of the words American Indian with the words Indigenous peoples or a variation thereof.
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Introduced
03/13/2025
03/13/2025
In Committee
03/13/2025
03/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the arts and cultural affairs law, the cannabis law, the economic development law, the correction law, the education law, the environmental conservation law, the executive law, the public authorities law, the transportation law, the facilities development corporation act, the New York state medical care facilities finance agency act and the New York state urban development corporation act, in relation to replacing instances of the words or variations of the words American Indian with the words Indigenous peoples or a variation thereof
AI Summary
This bill replaces instances of the words "American Indian" with "Indigenous peoples" or variations thereof across multiple New York state laws, including those related to arts and cultural affairs, cannabis, economic development, corrections, education, environmental conservation, executive functions, public authorities, transportation, and various corporate acts. The changes are primarily made in sections defining minority business enterprises, ethnic categories, and demographic information, aiming to update terminology to be more culturally respectful and inclusive. For example, in definitions of minority business enterprises, the term "American Indian" is replaced with "Indigenous peoples," ensuring that businesses owned by Indigenous people continue to be recognized and supported in various state programs. The bill maintains the existing legal frameworks and requirements while updating the language to reflect more contemporary and culturally sensitive terminology. The modifications span a wide range of state laws, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to language modernization across different sectors of New York state governance.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
REFERRED TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION (on 03/13/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6436 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S06436&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S06436 |
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