Authorizes the use of a confirmation of trafficking victim status issued by OTDA as evidence of identity for the issuance of a non-driver identification card.
Directs the department of social services to establish a refugee resettlement program with the goals of achieving economic and social self-sufficiency, assisting victims of human trafficking, and assuring proper foster care for unaccompanied refugees.
This bill (S 4260) allows unaccompanied immigrant children in federal custody (e.g., shelters or foster care under U.S. agencies like ORR) to directly petition New York family courts to seek a "dependency" status. If granted, courts can issue orders ensuring the child’s safety and care - including placing them in appropriate settings - while maintaining their current federal custody without altering it. The law requires courts to consider the child’s best interests and prohibits automatic referrals to child abuse registries for events occurring outside New York or the U.S. It also mandates legal representation for these children in court proceedings. The bill does not change federal custody arrangements but provides a new legal pathway for children to access court oversight of their care.
Provides that an accusatory instrument or supporting deposition consisting of factual allegations by a deponent with limited English proficiency is not sufficient unless accompanied by a sworn statement from an interpreter affirming the accuracy of the English interpretation.
Requires any website or mobile application associated with an electronic benefit transfer system to be offered in the twelve most common non-English languages spoken by limited-English proficient individuals in the state, based on data in the most recent American Community Survey published by the United States Census Bureau.
This New York bill bans real estate appraisers from discriminating based on race, gender identity, disability, or other protected traits (like immigration status or marital status) when determining property values. It applies to all appraisers - including unlicensed individuals who market themselves as such - and prohibits using these factors in appraisals, estimates, or written communications. Violations can result in license suspension, fines (with 50% of fines directed to a fair housing fund), and disciplinary actions. The fund supports fair housing programs like testing for discrimination, education, complaint investigations, and outreach to prevent housing bias.
This bill establishes the "Staff Sergeant Alex R. Jimenez New York State Military Immigrant Family Legacy Program" within the Office for New Americans. It directly assists military-connected immigrants, including active service members, veterans (including LGBT veterans), reserve members, their family members (spouses, children, parents), and next-of-kin of service members who died in service. The key mechanism designates liaisons between military offices (like the Division of Military and Naval Affairs) and the Office for New Americans to refer eligible individuals to existing immigration legal services, including citizenship assistance. The program coordinates with federal agencies and community partners to help intended recipients navigate immigration processes, and requires annual reporting on program activity and demographics.
