Enacts the New York State Freedmen's Bureau Act; appropriation

Bill A 8284, known as the "New York State Freedmen's Bureau Act," establishes the New York State Freedmen's Bureau. This bureau is tasked with developing and administering programs focused on community life, education, and workforce development. It will also connect individuals with their lineage, including through genealogical research. The bill specifies that "American Freedmen" - defined as descendants of persons enslaved in the U.S. who were emancipated in 1863 or 1865 and have experienced rights despoilment due to slavery's legacy - will be the sole beneficiaries of these programs. An appropriation of $50 million is allocated to fund the bureau's operations.