Immigration

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 · 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 · Senate Mar 9, 2026

S 3649: Prohibits local government action which prevents the enforcement of federal laws

Requires that local governments comply with a detainer request issued by a federal law enforcement agency; requires that such local government not interfere with the ability of federal law enforcement officials to conduct enforcement activities at municipal or county jails in furtherance of their duty to enforce federal laws.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates local compliance with federal detainers, requiring jail cooperation with immigration enforcement, restricting local barriers to federal immigration actions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2241: Prohibits the governor from preventing or inhibiting state agency cooperation with the federal government for the purposes of immigration enforcement

Prohibits the governor from preventing or inhibiting state agency cooperation with the federal government for the purposes of immigration enforcement; prohibits state agencies from preventing or inhibiting collaboration with federal agencies for the purposes of federal immigration enforcement.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates state agency cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, increasing enforcement actions against immigrants per bill's explicit language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2046: Requires residents of the state, who are foreign refugees, to register with the office of temporary and disability assistance

Requires residents of the state, who are foreign refugees, to register with the office of temporary and disability assistance; directs such office to provide registration information to the office of children and family services, the department of health, the office for new Americans, the department of law, the division of state police, the NYC police department, county sheriff's offices, municipal police departments, and the division of homeland security and emergency services; directs the office for new Americans to conduct background screenings of all refugees who register; requires refugee resettlement agencies to submit quarterly reports to the bureau of refugee and immigrant assistance on the refugees to whom it provides assistance, and to monitor the activities of such refugees for a certain period of time; directs the division of homeland security and emergency services to develop and implement a plan to ensure compliance by refugee resettlement agencies.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates refugee registration and requires sharing data with law enforcement agencies (including police and homeland security), facilitating immigration enforcement rather than providing services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Immigrant Services Refugees & Asylum

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3869: Prohibits the use of SUNY dormitories for the purposes of providing permanent or temporary housing for migrant populations

Prohibits the use of SUNY dormitories for the purposes of providing permanent or temporary housing for migrant populations; requests the board of trustees adopt a policy stating such.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingProhibits SUNY dorms from housing migrants, restricting available housing options for vulnerable populations and limiting housing accessibility, aligning with 'oppose' indicators.85% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationProhibits SUNY dorms from housing migrants, restricting access to state-provided housing services. Directly limits immigrant housing options.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2210: 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 by limiting who qualifies for coverage.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationImposes one-year residency requirement for medical assistance eligibility, restricting access to state services for new residents including immigrants.85% confidence

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failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6169: Establishing the offense of migrant trafficking

Criminalizes the act of engaging in any scheme, plan or pattern to transport an undocumented immigrant from any location outside of New York state to a location within New York state with the intent of dropping such person off in any municipality or federal property located wholly within New York state boundaries or to transport an undocumented immigrant from any location within New York state to another location within New York state with the intent of dropping such person off in any municipality or federal property located wholly within New York state boundaries.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationCriminalizes transporting undocumented immigrants within NY, restricting movement and increasing state enforcement against undocumented individuals.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4456: Requires undocumented immigrants to submit to the same level of background checks as lawful immigrants in order to use certain state resources

This bill requires undocumented immigrants to pass the same background checks as lawful immigrants to access certain state benefits, including medical assistance, family support, and safety net programs. To qualify, applicants must verify they have no unaddressed substance use disorders (if receiving treatment), no ties to terrorist groups or totalitarian parties, no felony convictions, and no false claims of citizenship. These checks apply specifically to state-funded programs under the social services law, not federal benefits.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts healthcare access for undocumented immigrants by requiring background checks for state medical assistance programs, limiting eligibility.85% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts undocumented immigrants' access to state benefits by imposing mandatory background checks, including felony and terrorism checks, limiting service eligibility.90% confidence

Sub-Topics DACA & Dreamers Driver Licenses & IDs Work Authorization

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