Relates to permitting persons who have filed for asylum to work in New York state
This bill allows individuals who have filed for asylum under federal law (8 U.S.C. § 1158) to work in New York State. It directs the state labor commissioner to create rules enabling these asylum seekers to obtain work authorization. The policy directly affects people who have applied for asylum but lack federal work permits, providing them access to employment in New York. The bill establishes a state-level mechanism for work eligibility without changing federal asylum procedures.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO LABOR
lower
Jan 9, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO LABOR
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jenifer Rajkumar
DDemocratic
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