Assembly bill · A5603 (2025-26)
Enacts the New York State American Freedmen Equity Task Force on Reparations Remedies Act; appropriation
New York State Assembly
Sponsor: Nikki Lucas (Assembly Member, District 60, Democratic)
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Summary
Enacts the "New York State American Freedmen Task Force on Reparations Remedies Act"; acknowledges New York state's role in the fundamental injustice and inhumanity of the institution of slavery; establishes the New York State American Freedmen Task Force on Reparations Remedies; examines all aspects of slavery, subsequent de jure and de facto racial, social and economic discrimination against American freedmen and the impact of these forces on living American freedmen and to make determinations regarding compensation and repair; establishes a New York state freedmen's bureau charged with the distribution of reparations and reparative justice passed in legislation by the state; makes an appropriation therefor.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Governmental Operations · New York State Assembly
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Full history
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
NY Assembly
- Feb 18, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
NY Assembly
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