Immigration

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 134: 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 access to services without restriction for immigrant children.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1771: Relates to providing adequate access to information for certain individuals

This bill requires New York's social services department to create a plan ensuring people with limited English proficiency (LEP) and others needing communication assistance can access services. It mandates translating key documents into the 12 most common non-English languages in the state (based on census data) and offering interpretation services on request. The law also requires providing communication support for individuals with disabilities affecting hearing, vision, speech, or cognition. These provisions apply to social services programs and aim to improve accessibility for vulnerable populations.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationMandates translation and interpretation services for LEP individuals, facilitating access to state services for immigrants and aligning with immigrant integration support indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Immigrant Services

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8238: Ensures language assistance services by state agencies and requires state agencies to maintain records and to submit an annual report on language services

Ensures language assistance services by state agencies; requires state agencies to maintain records of the primary language spoken by any individual seeking such assistance; requires state agency to submit an annual report on language services.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationEnsures language assistance for immigrants accessing state services, directly supporting access to state resources and integration.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Immigrant Services

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4170: Ensures language assistance services by state agencies and requires state agencies to maintain records and to submit an annual report on language services

Ensures language assistance services by state agencies; requires state agencies to maintain records of the primary language spoken by any individual seeking such assistance; requires state agencies to submit an annual report on language services.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill ensures language assistance services by state agencies, directly supporting immigrant access to state services. This aligns with providing immigrant services, a key indicator for 'support'.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Immigrant Services

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5844: Prevents the overdetention of persons due to an outstanding warrant

This bill limits how long someone can be held in a New York state or local jail solely because another state has an outstanding warrant for them. It requires that a person not be detained beyond their scheduled release date for more than 3 days unless the jail was notified the other jurisdiction plans to act on the warrant. The law directly affects individuals detained due to out-of-state warrants and ensures they aren't held unnecessarily while awaiting transfer. The key provision creates a strict 3-day time limit for such detentions, with an exception only when the facility received prior notice from the other jurisdiction.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePrevents unnecessary detention due to out-of-state warrants, aligning with criminal justice reform by protecting civil rights and reducing overincarceration.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationPrevents unnecessary detention due to out-of-state warrants, protecting individuals from prolonged holding without federal action, aligning with immigrant rights safeguards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1710: Provides for coverage for certain individuals under the 1332 state innovation program

This bill establishes a new health coverage option under New York's 1332 state innovation program, allowing the state to create a health plan for specific uninsured New Yorkers who don't qualify for Medicaid or ACA marketplace plans. It directly affects residents under 65 with household incomes between 133% and 250% of the federal poverty line, including some noncitizens ineligible for Medicaid due to immigration status. Key provisions include requiring coverage for essential health services (like cancer care access at Medicaid rates, dental, vision, and chronic illness support), automatic enrollment for children born to eligible parents, and continued coverage during pregnancy for one year postpartum. The program requires federal approval under the ACA's Section 1332 waiver process and operates alongside existing Medicaid and marketplace plans.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands health coverage for uninsured NY residents (133-250% FPL) via new 1332 program, requiring essential health services for previously excluded groups.92% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationExplicitly includes noncitizens ineligible for Medicaid due to immigration status in health coverage program, providing services to this group.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicaid

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6188: Relates to the issuance of driver's licenses and emergency medical personnel designation; repealer

Relates to the issuance of driver's licenses and emergency medical personnel designation; allows the use of alternate forms of identification where an applicant for a driver's license does not have a social security number or Individual Tax Identification Number.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationAllows alternate IDs for driver's licenses without SSN/ITIN, facilitating access for immigrants lacking standard IDs85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs

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passed both · New York · Assembly May 4, 2026

A 1422: Requires accurate interpretation of statements made by deponents with limited English proficiency in accusatory instruments and supporting depositions

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.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires sworn interpreter statements to prevent misinterpretation of deponents' statements, protecting defendant rights and ensuring fair court proceedings in criminal cases.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationEnsures accurate interpretation for non-English speakers in legal proceedings, preventing misrepresentation that could harm immigrant rights in accusatory instruments.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5487: Allows certificates of marriage from foreign governments and religious institutions as acceptable documentation to change a name on a driver's license or non-driver identification card

Allows valid certificates of marriage from foreign governments and religious institutions as acceptable documentation to change a name on a driver's license, learner's permit, or identification card.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationFacilitates immigrant access to state ID services by accepting foreign marriage certificates for name changes on licenses.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3391: Imposes a one year residency requirement for eligibility for medical assistance

Imposes a one year residency requirement for eligibility for medical assistance; authorizes the commissioner of health to promulgate any and all rules and regulations and take any other measures necessary to implement this act.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareImposes residency requirement, restricting access to medical assistance eligibility and limiting patient access to public health programs.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill imposes one-year residency requirement for medical assistance, restricting immigrant access to state services by limiting eligibility based on residency duration.90% confidence

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