Enacts the safe access to care act requiring certain healthcare facilities to adopt and make public a statement of patient rights and healthcare facility obligations with regards to immigration enforcement; includes unlawful or non-judicially authorized immigration enforcement actions at a healthcare facility as a workplace threat or hazard for purposes of the violence prevention program.
This bill updates New York State's civil rights law to include libraries as "sensitive locations" where immigration enforcement officers are generally prohibited from entering. The change directly affects libraries by legally restricting law enforcement access to these spaces, joining other protected sites like parks and playgrounds on the list. By amending the existing statute, the legislation ensures that library patrons can use facilities without fear of immigration raids, while the law remains neutral on the broader debate over immigration policy.
This bill asks the Governor of New York to officially designate June 2026 as Reunification Month. The resolution encourages various community groups, including schools and businesses, to hold events that highlight the importance of keeping families together. It focuses on supporting children in foster care by promoting strategies that help them return to their parents and extended family. The measure does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic statement to raise awareness about family unity.
This bill directs Governor Kathy Hochul to officially recognize April 17, 2026, as Syrian-American Heritage Day throughout New York State. The resolution highlights the historical contributions of Syrian-Americans to the state's culture and economy while coinciding with the 80th anniversary of Syria's independence. By adopting this measure, the legislature formally acknowledges the community's enduring impact on New York's diversity and prosperity. The primary effect is a ceremonial proclamation that celebrates Syrian-American traditions and achievements within the state.
This bill asks the Governor of New York to officially designate May 2026 as Malayalee Heritage Month. The resolution honors the Malayali community, whose members speak the Malayalam language and originate from the Indian state of Kerala. It recognizes the group's contributions to New York and the broader United States, noting their presence in areas like Rockland County. The measure is a symbolic gesture intended to celebrate cultural diversity and does not create new laws or change existing policies.
This bill requires state transportation and safety agencies to create a scannable code for work zone and truss construction signs. When drivers or pedestrians scan this code with a smartphone, it will display the sign's text in the most common non-English language within a ten-mile radius. Additionally, the law mandates that signs in residential areas and on truss-type buildings be printed in both English and Spanish starting one year after the bill takes effect. These changes aim to improve safety by making critical construction information accessible to non-English speakers.
This bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially recognize April 2026 as Arab American Heritage Month in New York State. The resolution highlights the historical and cultural contributions of Arab Americans to the state, noting that over 300,000 residents call New York home. It also acknowledges the diverse origins of Arab communities in the state and the importance of promoting awareness and cultural competence. The measure is a symbolic gesture intended to honor Arab American heritage and does not create new laws or policies.
This bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially recognize May 13, 2026, as Yemeni American Heritage Day in New York State. It honors the cultural contributions of Yemeni Americans, particularly their impact on the Bronx community through food, entrepreneurship, and social events. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of the group's heritage and achievements. By adopting this measure, the legislature formally records its appreciation for the Yemeni American community's role in New York's diversity.
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.
This bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially designate April 2026 as Arab American Heritage Month in New York State. The resolution highlights the historical contributions and cultural significance of Arab Americans within the state, noting that New York is home to over 300,000 individuals from diverse Arab backgrounds. By directing copies of the resolution to the governor and several advocacy organizations, the measure seeks to raise public awareness and promote recognition of this community's heritage.
