A 1286 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

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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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 9, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 9, 2025
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Jenifer Rajkumar
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