J 904 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Recognizing the atrocities of the Thomas Indian School and the impact it had on Indigenous communities

Senate Resolution No. 904 formally recognizes the historical atrocities committed at the Thomas Indian School and the profound, enduring trauma inflicted upon the Onondowa'ga:' (Seneca people), Haudenosaunee (Six Nations), and all Indigenous communities in New York State. It reaffirms the Legislative Body's commitment to truth, reconciliation, and healing by promoting education, awareness, and accountability for this painful legacy.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
Governor
Introduced Apr 29, 2025 Last action May 12, 2025
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
1
May 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
upper
Apr 29, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
upper
1 primary · 61 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Joe Addabbo
Joe Addabbo
DDemocratic
NY
15
Co
Photo of Alexis Weik
Alexis Weik
RRepublican/Conservative
NY
8
Co
Photo of Andrea Stewart-Cousins
Andrea Stewart-Cousins
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
35
Co
Photo of Andrew Gounardes
Andrew Gounardes
DDemocratic
NY
26
Co
Photo of Andrew Lanza
Andrew Lanza
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence/Reform
NY
24
Co
Photo of April Baskin
April Baskin
DDemocratic
NY
63
Co
Photo of Bill Weber
Bill Weber
RRepublican/Conservative
NY
38
Co
Photo of Brad Hoylman-Sigal
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
47
Co
Photo of Brian Kavanagh
Brian Kavanagh
DDemocratic
NY
27
Co
Photo of Chris Ryan
Chris Ryan
DDemocratic
NY
50
Co
Photo of Cordell Cleare
Cordell Cleare
DDemocratic
NY
30