Acknowledges the institution of slavery as an appalling tragedy in New York state history.

The bill amends the laws of 1817 to formally acknowledge that slavery and the slave trade were appalling tragedies in New York state history. It recognizes the exploitation and abuse of enslaved individuals, including children, and the dissolution of families. The bill also formally apologizes for the state's role in sanctioning these practices and considers them crimes against humanity. The act takes effect immediately.

Acknowledges the institution of slavery as an appalling tragedy in New York state history.

The bill amends the laws of 1817 to formally acknowledge that slavery and the slave trade were appalling tragedies in New York state history. It recognizes the exploitation and abuse of enslaved individuals, including children, and the dissolution of families. The bill also formally apologizes for the state's role in sanctioning these practices and considers them crimes against humanity. The act takes effect immediately.