New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 5282: Establishes a joint legislative committee on racial equity in New York state
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 5282 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes a joint legislative committee on racial equity in New York state. Primary sponsor: Luis Sepúlveda (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes a joint legislative committee on racial equity in New York state to review and prepare a racial equity impact assessment on all legislation that is reported favorably to both houses of the legislature.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Working Families 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Sepúlveda | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Gustavo Rivera | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 33 |
| Julia Salazar | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
- REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS