Bill > A09068

This bill requires the New York State Department of State to participate in the United Nations Human Rights Council's Universal Periodic Review (UPR) when the federal government has withdrawn or disengaged from this international human rights assessment process. The Universal Periodic Review is a unique mechanism of the UN Human Rights Council that involves a review of the human rights records of all UN member states. Under this proposed legislation, the state would continue to engage in the UPR process to the fullest extent possible until the federal government decides to re-engage with the review. This bill essentially ensures that New York State maintains a commitment to international human rights monitoring and transparency, even if the federal government chooses to disengage from the UN Human Rights Council's review process. The legislation would take effect immediately upon enactment, allowing the state to quickly step in and represent New York's human rights status on the international stage if the federal government withdraws from the UPR.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9068