New York bills · 2025 Regular Session

New York S 6436

Replaces instances of the words or variations of the words American Indian with the words Indigenous peoples or a variation thereof

Introduced
In committee
Passed Senate
Passed House
To Governor
Became law

Sponsors

Robert Jackson (Democratic/Working Families)

Cosponsors (4)

Leroy Comrie (Democratic)
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
Zellnor Myrie (Democratic)
Julia Salazar (Democratic/Working Families)

Summary

Official abstract published by the New York legislature

Replaces instances of the words or variations of the words American Indian with the words Indigenous peoples or a variation thereof.

Text versions

S6436

Roll-call votes

No recorded votes on this bill.

Actions

Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
REFERRED TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION
Mar 13, 2025 · Senate
REFERRED TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION