New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 8529: Replaces instances of the words or variations of the words American Indian with the words Indigenous peoples or a variation thereof

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

Plain-language summary

A 8529 is a bill introduced in the New York House on May 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Replaces instances of the words or variations of the words American Indian with the words Indigenous peoples or a variation thereof. Primary sponsor: Marcela Mitaynes (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Marcela Mitaynes (Democratic/Working Families).