S 6068 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to the creation of an annual report on the race and ethnic data of individuals who have taken a civil service examination

This bill requires New York's civil service commission to collect and report annual data on the race and ethnicity of every person taking a state civil service exam. Starting in 2025, the commission must publish a public report by November 30th each year, detailing this data based on the previous state fiscal year. The report will be delivered to the governor, legislature, and posted online. It directly affects all state civil service exam applicants and ensures transparency in the demographic makeup of the civil service hiring pool.
Bill status died 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2025
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 5, 2025 Last action Jun 1, 2026
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What changed between versions

S6068 S6068A · 2 edits
MINOR
The bill was amended to reflect its progression through the legislative process, including a committee discharge and recommitment. The most significant substantive change is the delay of the first annual report on race and ethnic data from 2025 to 2027, likely to allow time for data collection and system adjustments.
Scope change
The bill's scope regarding the implementation timeline was adjusted, pushing back the start date for the new reporting requirement.
TIMELINE

The deadline for the first annual report was changed from November 30, 2025, to November 30, 2027.

TECHNICAL

The bill title was updated to include the suffix '-A', and the procedural history was added to show the bill was discharged from committee and amended.

Floor votes · Senate Jun 4, 2025

How they voted

508
Passed · 5 other
Total votes 63
Jun 4, 2025
D Democratic41
36 Yea 5
87% Yea
R Republican22
14 Yea 8 Nay
63% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
12
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Amendments
2
Jun 1, 2026
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 6068A
upper
Jun 1, 2026
Upper · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS
upper
Jun 4, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
lower
Jun 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Mar 5, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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