Immigration

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.

Requires law enforcement and courts to notify the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) when an arrested person or defendant is not a United States citizen; adjusts certain maximum sentences for class A misdemeanors and unclassified misdemeanors; requires notification to be made to the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency prior to the release of certain noncitizens; repeals provisions of the "protect our courts act".

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 bill amends New York's election law to expand the definition of "language minorities" to include people of Middle Eastern or North African heritage (as defined by federal standards) and Haitian Creole speakers. It directly affects election administration by requiring language assistance services for these groups, alongside existing categories like Spanish speakers and Asian American communities. The key change adds these specific groups to the list used to determine which voters are entitled to translated materials and interpretation services under federal voting rights protections. The bill takes effect one year after enactment.