Relates to prohibiting law enforcement officers and peace officers from inquiring about the immigration status of a victim or witness to a criminal offense

Bill A 8194 proposes to prohibit law enforcement officers and peace officers from inquiring about the immigration status of individuals who are victims or witnesses to a criminal offense. This measure aims to encourage victims and witnesses to report crimes without fear of their immigration status being questioned. Officers would only be permitted to ask about immigration status if it is directly necessary for investigating the criminal offense itself. The bill amends the executive law to establish this new prohibition.