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- Print number 3185a
- Amend and recommit to finance
- Referred to finance
- Referred to finance
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Requires the collection of certain demographic information by certain state agencies, boards and commissions
In Senate Committee · Finance · Sponsor Ron Kim
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Title of bill
An act to amend the executive law, in relation to requiring the collection of certain demographic information by certain state agencies, boards and commissions
Purpose or general idea of bill
To keep a more accurate and relevant public record of Asian-American populations in the State of New York.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 - Legislative Intent
Section 2 - The executive law is amended by adding a new section 170-c requiring that every state agency, board, or commission that directly collects data on ethnic origin for residents of the state of New York would use separate categories for a number of Asian groups included but not limited to Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, Korean, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Indonesian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan and Taiwanese.
3. The data collected must be included in every demographic report on ancestry or ethnic origins of residents published or released on or after July 1, 2017 by NYS agencies, boards or commissions and will be published for public information (except for personal identifying information) on the web site of the agency on or before July 1. 2017.
Justification
While Asian Americans as well as Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders are often misrepresented as a homogeneous group, they are an extremely diverse group, with ethnicities from over 30 different countries. Although Asian American as well as Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander communities in this state share geographical and cultural commonalities, they also experience diverse social, educational, health, and economic differences that are unique to their respective communities. Given the diversity of languages and cultures, separating data for additional Asian and additional Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander ethnic groups and making the data publicly accessible are critical for enhancing our state's understanding of the needs and experiences of these different communities.
Prior legislative history
This legislation was previously introduced.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the one hundred twentieth day after it becomes law.
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