NY A 8285
in committeeEstablishes the Freedman's asset recovery agency
New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · lower
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Did NY A 8285 pass?
Not yet. NY A 8285 is in committee as of 2026-01-07 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-07): REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
What is NY A 8285 about?
Establishes the Freedman's asset recovery agency to aid Transatlantic Slave victims and their heirs to seek a just and orderly return of assets to their original owners or such original owner's heirs.
Who sponsors NY A 8285?
Nikki Lucas is the primary sponsor of NY A 8285.
Description
Establishes the Freedman's asset recovery agency to aid Transatlantic Slave victims and their heirs to seek a just and orderly return of assets to their original owners or such original owner's heirs.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2026-01-07 — REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Nikki Lucasprimary
Committees
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Action timeline
2025-05-08
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
referral-committee
2026-01-07
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
referral-committee
Versions
- A8285Compare
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Votes
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Related bills
No related bills recorded for this bill.
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