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NY A09663

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michael Cashman

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a new Office of Native American Affairs within the executive department of New York State
  • Commissioner of Native American Affairs to be appointed by the governor, with salary fixed by the governor within appropriated amounts
  • Office will serve as a centralized resource for Native American nations to access information on state programs available to them
  • Responsibilities include developing cooperative relationships between Native nations, Native organizations, Native American citizens, and the state
  • Office will advise state agencies on Native American policies and serve as a connector between Native nations and other state agencies and programs
  • Takes effect 180 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Establishes the office of Native American affairs to act as a centralized office for Native American nations to access information on state programs that are provided to Native Americans.

Last Action

referred to governmental operations

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Governmental Operations1/21/2026

Full Bill Text

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