Bill A 864 requires each regional economic development council in New York to establish an immigrant integration advisory board. Each board, composed of nine members appointed from immigrant communities within the region, must meet quarterly and submit annual reports to the council with specific recommendations. These reports must address improving educational opportunities, English language learning, workforce development, job access, and entrepreneurship support for immigrants. The boards advise councils on policies to advance economic, social, and civic integration of foreign-born residents in their region.
Establishes the community disaster relief and recovery act which will create an emergency assistance program for undocumented individuals impacted by a natural disaster.
Relates to making certain housing programs available regardless of immigration status; provides that local social services districts in a city with a population of five million or more shall be permitted to offer certain housing programs to individuals or families who would be eligible but for a federal law restricting eligibility based on immigration.
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.
This bill (S 8340) removes an automatic disqualification for non-lawful permanent residents seeking to serve as fiduciaries - such as estate administrators or trustees managing someone else's money or property. It directly affects immigrants without permanent U.S. residency who may have been barred from these roles under current law. The key provision amends court procedure rules to state explicitly that residency status alone cannot disqualify someone from fiduciary roles. The change takes effect immediately upon enactment.
This bill allows New York state agencies, municipalities, and public authorities to provide state or local public benefits (like food assistance or housing support) to people regardless of their immigration status, as long as they would qualify under federal law if not for immigration restrictions. It gives these entities discretion to offer such benefits to individuals who would otherwise be eligible under federal definitions (specifically referencing the federal PRWORA law). The policy change directly affects immigrants and local governments by removing a barrier to accessing essential services within New York State.
Protects New Yorkers from unnecessary inquiry into immigration status by state agencies, employees, or departments and restricts the access of federal immigration authorities' to state buildings.
This bill repeals a requirement that students without lawful immigration status must file affidavits stating they have applied to legalize their status or will do so when eligible. It directly affects undocumented students attending New York State educational institutions by removing this administrative paperwork obligation. The bill eliminates specific provisions in the Education Law (sections 661, 6206, 6301, and 6455) that previously mandated these affidavits. The change simplifies enrollment processes for affected students without altering immigration status eligibility.
S 1650 creates new state-funded support services for unaccompanied minors in New York - defined as children under 18 without lawful immigration status who entered the U.S. without a parent/guardian or were separated from them. The bill requires New York to provide legal representation in immigration court and appeals, along with health services, counseling, language assistance, school enrollment help, and employment support - all delivered in a culturally competent, trauma-informed way. It mandates informational materials in multiple languages for agencies and explicitly states these services won’t count as "public benefits" that could harm immigration status under federal law. The law applies directly to unaccompanied minors in New York’s care, including those under federal custody before being released to sponsors.
Grants medical assistance eligibility for kidney transplant expenses for residents of New York with end-stage renal disease who are otherwise eligible for benefits except for their immigration status.
