Relates to equitable investment practices
Summary
Enacts the "New York state agency BIPOC asset management and financial institution strategy act" to ensure the promotion of equity, diversity, and inclusion within the state pension system and the New York city pension system's investments by mandating a minimum allocation of assets to BIPOC asset managers, BIPOC financial institutions, and BIPOC financial or professional service firms; addresses disparities in investment opportunities and fosters economic growth within BIPOC communities, aligning with best practices in investment management and bolstering the financial well-being of New York City and state and residents thereof (Part A); relates to fair investment practices by investment advisers within the state of New York (Part B).
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 14, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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The bill was renumbered from A5471-A to A5471-B after being reported back to committee with amendments. A new Section 5 was added to Part A, requiring public pension funds to develop a comprehensive implementation plan within six months of the effective date to ensure compliance with the new diversity investment standards.
REQUIREMENT
Added a mandatory requirement for public pension funds to create a detailed implementation plan within six months of the law's effective date to comply with the new diversity investment policies.
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
4
Committee
2
Amendments
4
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
lower
Nov 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 5471B
lower
Nov 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 5471A
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
lower
Feb 14, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
lower
1 primary · 14 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
George Alvarez
DDemocratic
Co
Al Taylor
DDemocratic
Co
Alicia Hyndman
DDemocratic
Co
Catalina Cruz
DDemocratic
Co
Chantel Jackson
DDemocratic
Co
Demond Meeks
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Grace Lee
DDemocratic
Co
Jordan Wright
DDemocratic
Co
Karines Reyes
DDemocratic
Co
Landon Dais
DDemocratic
Co
Manny De Los Santos
DDemocratic
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