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A 8994 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Requires police and peace officers receive a lawful order before assisting with immigration enforcement

Summary
Requires police and peace officers receive a lawful order before assisting with immigration enforcement; requires federal agents identify themselves at the request of public officers, police officers or peace officers; establishes penalties for federal agents who fail to identify themselves.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill sets conditions for police assistance in immigration enforcement (requiring lawful orders) and mandates federal agent identification, enhancing law enforcement accountability and protecting civil rights in policing interactions.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationThe bill limits state/local officer assistance with federal immigration enforcement by requiring a lawful order, and increases accountability for federal agents.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Aug 13, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
Aug 13, 2025
Committee
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lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Phil Steck
DDemocratic
NY
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