The new slate of laws address the need for comprehensive data collection on victims of violence and specifically Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders communities that have been ravaged by hate crimes throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
Police have not ruled out hate crimes in the charges against the suspect in the spa shootings in Atlanta.signing an entire package of legislation"For far too long, communities of color in New York have been held back by systemic racism and inequitable treatment," Hochul said in a statement last week."I am proud to sign legislation that addresses this crisis head-on, addressing racism, expanding equity, and improving access for all.
The legislation has been spearheaded by state assembly members Karines Reyes and Yuh-Line Niou, Sens. Kevin S. Parker and Brad Hoylman, and more. Legislation S.6639-A/A.6896-A will require that the state collect specific demographic information to keep a"more accurate and relevant public record" of Asian-American populations in New York.People participate in a Stop Asian Hate rally at Times Square in New York City, April 4, 2021.
"As New York continues to face the devastation caused by the COVID-19 public health crisis, it is essential that the needs of all of our communities be understood and met," Salazar said in the press release."For the diverse Asian-American and Pacific Islander communities in New York this cannot be accomplished without detailed data that recognizes and respects the experiences of the numerous groups that make up the AAPI communities.
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