Immigration

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 338: Requires certain civil court documents to be provided to parties in their native language

Requires certain civil court documents to be provided to parties in their native language; requires parties to demonstrate their understanding of the nature and effect of such documents.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProvides language access in civil courts, aiding immigrant integration and access to services without restricting immigration enforcement.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Immigration

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 10022: Authorizes the use of a confirmation of trafficking victim status as evidence of identity for the issuance of an identification card

Authorizes the use of a confirmation of trafficking victim status issued by OTDA as evidence of identity for the issuance of a non-driver identification card.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill aids trafficking victims by facilitating ID issuance, supporting civil rights and rehabilitation within the criminal justice system.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill allows trafficking victims to obtain ID using victim status confirmation, aiding vulnerable immigrants in accessing services and integration.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Immigration

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 6355: Relates to the qualifications to serve as a member of the citywide council on English language learners and of the citywide council on high schools

Allows parents of a child who has ever received services through an English as a second language program to serve as a member of the citywide council on English language learners and of the citywide council on high schools even if the child is no longer enrolled.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands parental representation on ESL/high school councils, ensuring input from families with direct experience, thereby supporting educational access for English language learners.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationAllows parents of ESL program participants (often immigrant families) to serve on education councils, supporting immigrant integration efforts.70% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Immigration

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passed · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 2516: Relates to a refugee resettlement program

Directs the department of social services to establish a refugee resettlement program with the goals of achieving economic and social self-sufficiency, assisting victims of human trafficking, and assuring proper foster care for unaccompanied refugees.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill establishes a refugee resettlement program to provide services, achieve self-sufficiency, and assist vulnerable immigrants, directly supporting immigrant services and integration.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Immigration

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passed both · New York · Assembly May 4, 2026

A 1422: Requires accurate interpretation of statements made by deponents with limited English proficiency in accusatory instruments and supporting depositions

Provides that an accusatory instrument or supporting deposition consisting of factual allegations by a deponent with limited English proficiency is not sufficient unless accompanied by a sworn statement from an interpreter affirming the accuracy of the English interpretation.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires sworn interpreter statements to prevent misinterpretation of deponents' statements, protecting defendant rights and ensuring fair court proceedings in criminal cases.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationEnsures accurate interpretation for non-English speakers in legal proceedings, preventing misrepresentation that could harm immigrant rights in accusatory instruments.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Immigration

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passed both · New York · Assembly Apr 29, 2026

A 2332: Requires any website or mobile application associated with an electronic benefit transfer system to be offered in the twelve most common non-English languages

Requires any website or mobile application associated with an electronic benefit transfer system to be offered in the twelve most common non-English languages spoken by limited-English proficient individuals in the state, based on data in the most recent American Community Survey published by the United States Census Bureau.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRequires multilingual access to benefit systems for limited-English proficient individuals, facilitating immigrant service access and integration.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires multilingual access for EBT systems, promoting digital equity by ensuring non-English speakers can access government digital services.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Immigration

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passed · New York · Senate Apr 28, 2026

S 441: Includes certain persons of Middle Eastern and North African heritage and speakers of Haitian Creole as language minorities

This bill amends New York's election law to expand the definition of "language minorities" to include people of Middle Eastern or North African heritage (as defined by federal standards) and Haitian Creole speakers. It directly affects election administration by requiring language assistance services for these groups, alongside existing categories like Spanish speakers and Asian American communities. The key change adds these specific groups to the list used to determine which voters are entitled to translated materials and interpretation services under federal voting rights protections. The bill takes effect one year after enactment.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill expands language assistance services for Middle Eastern/North African heritage and Haitian Creole speakers, providing election access to immigrant communities and supporting integration services.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Immigration

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passed · New York · Senate Apr 1, 2026

S 5535: Enacts the "language access expansion act"

Requires certain documents and forms to be provided in the twelve most common non-English languages spoken by limited English proficient immigrants of five years or less according to the American community survey, as published by the United States census bureau.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationThe bill expands language access for limited English proficient immigrants, directly providing immigrant services and supporting immigrant integration.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Immigration

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 9, 2026

S 4478: Requires the department of labor to provide a document on workplace rights to any minor seeking working papers

Requires the department of labor to provide a document on workplace rights to any minor seeking working papers and to make such document available in other languages and to school officials who issue working papers.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProvides workplace rights document to minors seeking work authorization, aligning with immigrant service support and language accessibility for vulnerable populations.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides minors with workplace rights information, enhancing protection for young workers through mandatory documentation and multilingual access.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Immigration

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3888: Relates to the determination of damages in a civil action arising from personal injury or wrongful death

Relates to the determination of damages in a civil action arising from personal injury or wrongful death; provides that damages shall not be reduced because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, or status as a victim of domestic violence; provides that damages shall not be based on statistical tables unless agreed to by all parties.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationExplicitly prohibits considering immigration status in civil damages determinations, protecting immigrants from discrimination in legal proceedings.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Immigration

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