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A 10151 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Prohibits law enforcement officers from arresting a person solely based on certain characteristics

Summary
Prohibits law enforcement officers from arresting a person solely based on certain characteristics including race or ethnicity, language or accent, location where found, or type of job; establishes a penalty for officers who have violated such provisions.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits discriminatory arrests based on race/ethnicity, enhancing police accountability and civil rights protection in criminal justice reform.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill prohibits arrests based on race, ethnicity, language, accent, location, or job type - commonly used in immigration enforcement. Directly protects immigrant rights by limiting discriminatory policing.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
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Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Last action Feb 12, 2026
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1 primary · 7 co-sponsors

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Photo of Alex Bores
Alex Bores
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
73
Co
Photo of Alicia Hyndman
Alicia Hyndman
DDemocratic
NY
29
Co
Photo of Dana Levenberg
Dana Levenberg
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
95
Co
Photo of Jo Anne Simon
Jo Anne Simon
DDemocratic
NY
52
Co
Photo of MaryJane Shimsky
MaryJane Shimsky
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
92
Co
Photo of Sarah Clark
Sarah Clark
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
136
Co
Photo of Steven Raga
Steven Raga
DDemocratic
NY
30
Co
Photo of Tony Simone
Tony Simone
DDemocratic
NY
75