Immigration

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9206: Establishes the community disaster relief and recovery act of 2025

Establishes the community disaster relief and recovery act which will create an emergency assistance program for undocumented individuals impacted by a natural disaster.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill creates emergency assistance for undocumented individuals in natural disasters, providing immigrant services.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1503: Relates to making certain housing programs available regardless of immigration status

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.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands housing program eligibility to immigrants, increasing access to affordable housing assistance by removing federal immigration barriers.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill explicitly makes housing programs available to immigrants regardless of immigration status, directly providing immigrant services and removing federal barriers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2424: Requires that recipients of public assistance benefits must be residents of the state for at least ninety days prior to applying for such benefits

This bill requires individuals applying for public assistance benefits (such as food stamps or cash aid) to have lived in the state for at least 90 days prior to their application. It directly affects new residents seeking state-funded support programs. The key provision adds a new requirement to the social services law, stating that no public assistance can be granted to applicants who do not meet this 90-day residency period. The law takes effect January 1 following its passage.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts access to state public benefits for new residents, including immigrants, by requiring 90-day residency before applying for assistance.95% confidence

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signed · New York · Assembly Feb 14, 2025

A 2435: Relates to the Alex R. Jimenez New York state military immigrant family legacy program

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.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationEstablishes state program providing services to military-connected immigrants, including veterans and families, directly advancing immigrant support through dedicated funding and liaisons.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates dedicated program for veterans (including LGBT) and military families, providing support through state office liaisons and direct assistance mechanisms.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization National Guard & Reserve

in committee · New York · Senate Feb 3, 2026

S 1960: Allows only citizens to vote at elections

This bill (S 1960) proposes amending the state constitution to require that only U.S. citizens may vote in all elections for state offices and ballot questions. It would replace the current voting eligibility language with an explicit requirement that voters must be citizens, while maintaining existing age (18+) and residency (30 days) rules. The bill directly affects all voters in state elections, including local, state, and constitutional amendment votes. If passed, this would change the constitutional basis for voting eligibility across all state elections.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts voting rights to citizens only, limiting immigrant participation in state elections and civic engagement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7242: Relates to the imposition of securing orders for certain crimes committed by individuals without permanent residency status

Relates to the imposition of securing orders for offenses committed on a peace officer, police officer, firefighter, emergency medical services professional or uniformed worker by individuals without permanent residency status; provides such individuals shall be remanded to the custody of the sheriff for the entirety of the judicial proceedings related thereto.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandates custody for non-residents committing crimes against officers, restricting defendant rights and increasing severity without reform indicators.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates state custody for non-residents committing crimes against first responders, increasing enforcement against undocumented immigrants without protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8340: Relates to eligibility of a person who is not a lawful permanent resident to be a fiduciary

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.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRemoves residency barrier for immigrant fiduciary roles, expanding access to professional services and protecting immigrant rights.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5483: Prohibits the permanent or temporary housing of migrant populations in schoolhouses or on school grounds in districts outside of N.Y. city

Prohibits the permanent or temporary housing of migrant populations in schoolhouses or on school grounds in districts outside of a city with a population of one million or more.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill explicitly prohibits housing migrants in school facilities, restricting access to services for immigrants outside NYC.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 2, 2026

A 176: Provides eligibility for state or local public benefits regardless of immigration status

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.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill expands housing support eligibility to all qualifying individuals regardless of immigration status, directly increasing access to affordable housing programs under state/local benefits.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill explicitly removes immigration status barriers for state benefits, enabling access to services like food/housing support and overriding federal PRWORA restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Immigrant Services Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8523: Protects New Yorkers from unnecessary inquiry into immigration status and restricting federal immigration authorities' access to state buildings

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.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRestricts federal immigration authorities' access to state buildings and prohibits state agencies from inquiring about immigration status, directly protecting immigrants from enforcement cooperation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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