New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 6436: Replaces instances of the words or variations of the words American Indian with the words Indigenous peoples or a variation thereof
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Plain-language summary
S 6436 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on March 13, 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: Robert Jackson (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Replaces instances of the words or variations of the words American Indian with the words Indigenous peoples or a variation thereof.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Democratic/Working Families 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 31 |
| Leroy Comrie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Brad Hoylman-Sigal | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Zellnor Myrie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| 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 CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION
- REFERRED TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION