Immigration

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7977: Enacts the End Bullying and Discrimination in Schools Everywhere (BEACON) Act

Strengthens protections against discrimination, harassment, and bullying based on actual or perceived immigration status, and to improve implementation and oversight under the Dignity for All Students Act.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationStrengthens protections against discrimination based on immigration status in schools, directly supporting immigrant rights as per bill summary.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6145: Provides for the regulation of the licensure and practice of immigration providers by the department of state

Provides for the regulation of the licensure and practice of immigration providers by the department of state in order to protect immigrants from exploitation.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRegulates immigration providers to protect immigrants from exploitation, directly aligning with 'protects immigrant rights' indicator.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Immigrant Services

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 25, 2026

A 4181: Enacts the "Dignity Not Detention" act

Prohibits governmental entities from entering into agreements to house individuals in immigration detention facilities; requires governmental entities to terminate existing contracts for the detention of individuals in immigration detention facilities.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits state contracts with immigration detention facilities, limiting state cooperation with federal enforcement and protecting immigrants from detention.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 5, 2025

S 791: 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 New York's Office for New Americans. It creates designated liaisons between the Office for New Americans, the Division of Military and Naval Affairs, and the Department to refer military-connected immigrants (including active service members, veterans, reserve members, and their families) needing immigration assistance. The program coordinates access to existing legal services, maintains a multilingual hotline/website for resources, and tracks referrals to help intended recipients secure legal immigration status, including U.S. citizenship. The bill clarifies and operationalizes this coordination mechanism without changing eligibility or benefits.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationEstablishes program providing immigration legal assistance coordination for military-connected immigrants, directly advancing immigrant services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Immigrant Services

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 958: 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 HousingRemoves immigration status barriers to housing program eligibility, expanding access to affordable housing services for eligible individuals/families.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill enables housing programs for immigrants barred by federal law, expanding access to state services regardless of immigration status.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Immigrant Services

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1097: Prohibits law enforcement agencies or officers from inquiring about immigration status

Prohibits law enforcement agencies or officers from inquiring about immigration status unless a person is booked into a detention facility or the immigration status of a person is pertinent to the criminal investigation.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts law enforcement from inquiring about immigration status, protecting civil rights and reducing potential abuse in criminal justice interactions.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits police from inquiring about immigration status, limiting cooperation with federal enforcement and protecting immigrant rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3487: Relates to immigration status of registered students

Mandates that no employee or officer of the university shall determine the specific details of a student's immigration status except when required by federal law, pursuant to a court order or as required in connection with tuition or financial aid eligibility.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProtects student immigration status privacy at universities, preventing barriers to higher education access for immigrant students. Directly enhances educational access as defined in the topic.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationPrevents universities from determining student immigration status except as required by federal law, limiting state enforcement cooperation and protecting student privacy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid DACA & Dreamers Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8995: Enacts the "facial identification and transparency in immigration enforcement act"

Enacts the "facial identification and transparency in immigration enforcement act"; requires federal immigration enforcement agents to identify themselves as such when conducting enforcement activities.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRequires federal agents to identify during enforcement, increasing transparency and accountability for immigrants. Aligns with protecting immigrant rights through clear enforcement protocols.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5199: Ensures that temporary protected status beneficiaries continue to receive Medicaid benefits

This bill (A 5199) ensures that New York residents with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status maintain Medicaid benefits even if the federal government ends those programs. It directly affects TPS beneficiaries and DACA recipients in New York by preventing the state from canceling their Medicaid coverage due to changes in federal immigration designations. Key provisions require the state health department to: (1) keep Medicaid benefits active for TPS/DACA recipients if federal programs end, and (2) extend eligibility to former TPS/DACA recipients who meet all other Medicaid requirements except immigration status. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill maintains Medicaid coverage for TPS/DACA recipients, protecting healthcare access for vulnerable populations without restricting benefits.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill explicitly protects Medicaid access for TPS/DACA recipients, maintaining critical health services amid federal program uncertainty95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid DACA & Dreamers

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6040: Provides eligibility of certain Afghan and Iraqi immigrants for education benefits

Provides eligibility for Afghan and Iraqi special immigrants for education benefits which shall include an Afghan or Iraqi citizen or national with the status of a special immigrant under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProvides education benefits to Afghan/Iraqi special immigrants, expanding access to state services per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics DACA & Dreamers

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