Relates to the collection of certain demographic information by certain state agencies, boards, departments and commissions

This bill requires New York State agencies that collect demographic data to create separate categories for Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) groups, including specific examples like Egyptian, Moroccan, Yemeni, and Iranian. It directly affects state agencies, boards, departments, and commissions that gather data on residents' ancestry or ethnic origin. Key provisions mandate these agencies to use distinct categories for MENA groups in their data collection, include the data in annual demographic reports starting January 2025 (with some agencies having a 2026 deadline), and post the data publicly online. The law aims to improve data accuracy for reporting on ethnic origins, without changing eligibility for services or creating new policies.