New York S03992 mandates racial and ethnic impact statements for legislation affecting criminal justice, public assistance, and child welfare.

New York S03992, known as the "racial and ethnic equity act," requires specific agencies to prepare racial and ethnic impact statements for qualifying bills. These statements must detail the estimated effects on the racial and ethnic composition of affected populations, including correctional facilities, public assistance recipients, and children in out-of-home care. The bill also mandates public notice and review of these statements before legislative action.

New York S03992 mandates racial and ethnic impact statements for legislation affecting criminal justice, public assistance, and child welfare.

New York S03992, known as the "racial and ethnic equity act," requires specific agencies to prepare racial and ethnic impact statements for qualifying bills. These statements must detail the estimated effects on the racial and ethnic composition of affected populations, including correctional facilities, public assistance recipients, and children in out-of-home care. The bill also mandates public notice and review of these statements before legislative action.