Immigration

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7782: Provides for a limited alternative remedy to remove unauthorized persons from residential real property

This bill (A 7782) creates a new, streamlined process for property owners to quickly remove unauthorized occupants from residential dwellings. It allows owners or their agents to submit a specific complaint form to police, who must verify the complaint and immediately order occupants to leave if all conditions are met (e.g., occupant didn’t enter publicly, owner directed them to leave, and they aren’t tenants/family). Police then serve a "notice to vacate" and facilitate the owner regaining possession, with the option to change locks and remove belongings. The bill includes safeguards: owners face civil liability for false complaints, and it doesn’t replace existing trespass laws or tenant rights.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill creates streamlined enforcement process for removing unauthorized occupants from residential properties, increasing state-level immigration enforcement without protections.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2456: Enacts the "language barrier elimination act" to provide translations to the limited English proficient in connection with certain services

Enacts the "language barrier elimination act" to provide translations to limited English proficient individuals in connection with services provided through the department of labor, department of family assistance or department of health.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProvides translations for LEP individuals accessing state services (labor, health, family assistance), directly supporting immigrant integration and access to services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Immigrant Services

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2171: Relates to providing adequate access to information for certain individuals

This bill requires New York state agencies administering social services to provide language access for people with limited English proficiency. It mandates translating essential forms and instructions into the 12 most common non-English languages in the state (based on census data), plus up to four additional languages at the department's discretion. Agencies must also offer free interpretation services upon request and provide communication assistance for individuals with disabilities like deafness, blindness, or cognitive impairments. The law applies directly to social services program beneficiaries and participants, ensuring they can access benefits like nutrition assistance without language barriers.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationMandates language access for non-English speakers in social services, directly enhancing immigrant access to state services and integration.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Immigrant Services

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3888: Relates to the determination of damages in a civil action arising from personal injury or wrongful death

Relates to the determination of damages in a civil action arising from personal injury or wrongful death; provides that damages shall not be reduced because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, or status as a victim of domestic violence; provides that damages shall not be based on statistical tables unless agreed to by all parties.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationExplicitly prohibits considering immigration status in civil damages determinations, protecting immigrants from discrimination in legal proceedings.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6662: Mandates acceptance of the New York city identity card as a primary form of identification at all covered entities

Enacts the pro-banking act to mandate acceptance of the New York city identity card as a primary form of identification at all covered entities, including all banking organizations, foreign banking corporations, and interstate branches.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationMandates acceptance of NYC ID (available to all residents regardless of immigration status) for banking services, enabling undocumented immigrants to access essential financial services, supporting immigrant integration.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs

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signed · New York · Assembly Oct 16, 2025

A 6869: Prohibits discriminatory practices by real estate appraisers and furthers fair housing compliance

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.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBans appraisal discrimination based on protected traits, directly preventing housing discrimination and funding fair housing initiatives per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill explicitly prohibits discrimination based on immigration status in real estate appraisals, protecting immigrants from housing discrimination per fair housing compliance.95% confidence

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4970: Establishes the New York children's COVID-19 fund program

Establishes the New York COVID-19 children's fund program to provide assistance to children whose parent, custodian, legal guardian, or related adult household member died as a result of contracting COVID-19, regardless of immigration status of such children.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill provides aid to children regardless of immigration status, ensuring immigrant families access services without restriction.95% confidence

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passed both · New York · Assembly Apr 29, 2026

A 2332: Requires any website or mobile application associated with an electronic benefit transfer system to be offered in the twelve most common non-English languages

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.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRequires multilingual access to benefit systems for limited-English proficient individuals, facilitating immigrant service access and integration.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires multilingual access for EBT systems, promoting digital equity by ensuring non-English speakers can access government digital services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Immigrant Services

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5379: Relates to the determination of damages in a civil action arising from personal injury or wrongful death

Relates to the determination of damages in a civil action arising from personal injury or wrongful death; provides that damages shall not be reduced because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, or status as a victim of domestic violence; provides that damages shall not be based on statistical tables unless agreed to by all parties.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill explicitly prohibits reducing damages based on immigration status, protecting immigrants from discrimination in civil cases.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 30, 2026

A 2692: Establishes a working group to create a pilot program for an alternative system to a credit score

Establishes a working group to create a pilot program for an alternative system to a credit score for unbanked persons, undocumented immigrants and any other individuals who would benefit from such alternative system.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill explicitly targets undocumented immigrants as beneficiaries of an alternative credit system, providing financial inclusion services aligned with immigrant support indicators.95% confidence

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