Prohibits civil arrest in hospital, shelter, food bank, and crisis center settings; except to address an imminent safety situation or if they have an appropriate judicial warrant or judicial order.
Relates to providing additional reimbursement to school districts for expenses incurred as a result of an influx of migrant students entering the schools of the districts; directs the governor to submit chapter amendments to the Aid to Localities budget.
Makes migrant youth under the age of 25 who are receiving runaway and homeless youth services eligible to receive housing vouchers under the family homelessness and eviction prevention supplement ("FHEPS") program.
This bill prohibits state and local police officers and designated peace officers from asking crime victims or witnesses about their immigration status, except when necessary to investigate the crime. It directly affects individuals reporting crimes or testifying in court who might otherwise face immigration-related questions. The law applies to all law enforcement officers defined under New York's criminal procedure law and takes effect immediately. The provision aims to encourage crime reporting by ensuring victims and witnesses aren't deterred by fears of immigration enforcement.
This bill exempts counties containing "boundary land" (as defined in state law) from standard identity document requirements for non-commercial driver's licenses and learners' permits. It modifies existing law to remove the need for applicants in these specific counties to provide federal-compliant ID documents (like foreign passports or consular IDs) when applying for such licenses. The key change directly affects non-commercial license applicants in those designated boundary counties, waiving a requirement that applies elsewhere in the state. The bill does not alter other license provisions like photo requirements or organ donor registry options.
Protects persons receiving care, employed, or otherwise present at a hospital from immigration arrests; prohibits federal immigration officers acting within the scope of their employment from entering hospitals unless supported by a judicial warrant or order; defines judicial warrant or order.
Requires continuing teacher and leader education to include courses, programs and activities related to immigrant focused trauma-informed practices to support students who are dealing with adverse childhood or adolescent experiences as a result of immigration status.
S 4251 requires election boards in cities with over one million residents to provide all voting information - including registration forms, ballots, and website content - in Haitian Creole to ensure Haitian Creole speakers can participate effectively. It mandates a citywide booklet with voter registration forms (English with Haitian Creole instructions), absentee ballot guidelines, and FAQs in Haitian Creole. Additionally, polling locations in counties with at least 5% Haitian-identifying residents must offer Haitian Creole interpreters during elections. The bill applies specifically to large cities and counties meeting the population threshold, focusing on concrete language access for voters.
Prohibits public entities from contracting with airlines that transport individuals who have been detained by U.S. immigration and customs enforcement without being afforded due process rights; prohibits certain sales and use tax exemptions on fuel sold to an airline that transports individuals who have been detained by U.S. immigration and customs enforcement without being afforded due process rights.
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.
