Establishes the office of black male excellence to analyze and provide recommendations regarding issues relating to black males including education, criminal justice, health, mental health, economic opportunity, employment, fatherhood, mentorship, violence, public safety, and quality of life.
A07035 would amend the New York Executive Law to create an Office of Black Male Excellence within the executive department. The office would be headed by a governor-appointed director with staff support as appropriated, and would be tasked with studying and making recommendations on issues affecting Black males in New York, including education, criminal justice, health, mental health, economic opportunity, employment, fatherhood, mentorship, violence, public safety, and overall quality of life. The bill directs the office to identify inequities affecting Black males in these areas and to serve as a liaison between state agencies, the public, and policymakers on related issues.
The office would also be required to produce an annual report by January 31 each year to the governor, Senate temporary president, and Assembly speaker, and post it publicly. That report must summarize the office’s analyses, recommendations, and activities from the prior year, including the number of people served, the types of programs offered, and suggested improvements to state or municipal services and programs. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.
This bill would add a new article to the Executive Law and create a new state office in the executive branch, expanding the organizational structure of state government. It would not directly change criminal, education, health, or other substantive program statutes, but it would establish a formal state entity to coordinate research, outreach, and policy recommendations on disparities affecting Black males. The office’s work could influence future legislation, agency practices, and budget priorities through its reports and recommendations.
Based on the bill text and the absence of recorded committee debate or votes, the measure appears to be framed as a policy and equity initiative rather than a controversial regulatory change. Its stated purpose is to address inequities and improve outcomes for Black males across multiple life areas, suggesting supportive intent from sponsors and advocates for targeted state attention. Because there is no voting history or transcript material provided, there is no documented opposition or support beyond the bill’s stated objectives.
The main potential point of contention is the creation of a race- and gender-specific state office, which some may view as a necessary equity-focused intervention and others may question as duplicative, symbolic, or an improper use of state resources. Additional concerns could include administrative cost, overlap with existing agencies, and whether the office would have sufficient authority or funding to produce meaningful change. No specific objections or supporters are identified in the provided materials.