Immigration

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 284: Relates to affidavits of the lawful immigration status of certain students; repealer

This bill repeals a requirement that students without lawful immigration status must file affidavits stating they have applied to legalize their status or will do so when eligible. It directly affects undocumented students attending New York State educational institutions by removing this administrative paperwork obligation. The bill eliminates specific provisions in the Education Law (sections 661, 6206, 6301, and 6455) that previously mandated these affidavits. The change simplifies enrollment processes for affected students without altering immigration status eligibility.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRemoves administrative barrier for undocumented student enrollment, expanding educational access per Education Law repeal95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill repeals affidavit requirement for undocumented students, removing administrative barriers to education access and supporting immigrant integration services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics DACA & Dreamers Driver Licenses & IDs

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 9, 2026

S 3649: Prohibits local government action which prevents the enforcement of federal laws

Requires that local governments comply with a detainer request issued by a federal law enforcement agency; requires that such local government not interfere with the ability of federal law enforcement officials to conduct enforcement activities at municipal or county jails in furtherance of their duty to enforce federal laws.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates local compliance with federal detainers, requiring jail cooperation with immigration enforcement, restricting local barriers to federal immigration actions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1650: Provides for support and services for unaccompanied minors with no lawful immigration status

S 1650 creates new state-funded support services for unaccompanied minors in New York - defined as children under 18 without lawful immigration status who entered the U.S. without a parent/guardian or were separated from them. The bill requires New York to provide legal representation in immigration court and appeals, along with health services, counseling, language assistance, school enrollment help, and employment support - all delivered in a culturally competent, trauma-informed way. It mandates informational materials in multiple languages for agencies and explicitly states these services won’t count as "public benefits" that could harm immigration status under federal law. The law applies directly to unaccompanied minors in New York’s care, including those under federal custody before being released to sponsors.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly includes 'school enrollment help' for unaccompanied minors, directly expanding educational access for a vulnerable population as defined in the topic.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill creates state-funded support services including legal representation, health, counseling, and school enrollment for unaccompanied minors without lawful immigration status, directly providing immigrant services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Immigrant Services

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1914: Grants medical assistance eligibility for kidney transplant expenses for certain residents of New York

Grants medical assistance eligibility for kidney transplant expenses for residents of New York with end-stage renal disease who are otherwise eligible for benefits except for their immigration status.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands kidney transplant coverage eligibility for undocumented ESRD patients by removing immigration status barrier, directly advancing healthcare access for a vulnerable population.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill removes immigration status barrier for kidney transplant medical assistance, expanding access to immigrant residents with end-stage renal disease.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2241: Prohibits the governor from preventing or inhibiting state agency cooperation with the federal government for the purposes of immigration enforcement

Prohibits the governor from preventing or inhibiting state agency cooperation with the federal government for the purposes of immigration enforcement; prohibits state agencies from preventing or inhibiting collaboration with federal agencies for the purposes of federal immigration enforcement.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates state agency cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, increasing enforcement actions against immigrants per bill's explicit language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7977: Enacts the End Bullying and Discrimination in Schools Everywhere (BEACON) Act

Strengthens protections against discrimination, harassment, and bullying based on actual or perceived immigration status, and to improve implementation and oversight under the Dignity for All Students Act.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationStrengthens protections against discrimination based on immigration status in schools, directly supporting immigrant rights as per bill summary.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2046: Requires residents of the state, who are foreign refugees, to register with the office of temporary and disability assistance

Requires residents of the state, who are foreign refugees, to register with the office of temporary and disability assistance; directs such office to provide registration information to the office of children and family services, the department of health, the office for new Americans, the department of law, the division of state police, the NYC police department, county sheriff's offices, municipal police departments, and the division of homeland security and emergency services; directs the office for new Americans to conduct background screenings of all refugees who register; requires refugee resettlement agencies to submit quarterly reports to the bureau of refugee and immigrant assistance on the refugees to whom it provides assistance, and to monitor the activities of such refugees for a certain period of time; directs the division of homeland security and emergency services to develop and implement a plan to ensure compliance by refugee resettlement agencies.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates refugee registration and requires sharing data with law enforcement agencies (including police and homeland security), facilitating immigration enforcement rather than providing services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Immigrant Services Refugees & Asylum

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6145: Provides for the regulation of the licensure and practice of immigration providers by the department of state

Provides for the regulation of the licensure and practice of immigration providers by the department of state in order to protect immigrants from exploitation.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRegulates immigration providers to protect immigrants from exploitation, directly aligning with 'protects immigrant rights' indicator.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Immigrant Services

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 25, 2026

A 4181: Enacts the "Dignity Not Detention" act

Prohibits governmental entities from entering into agreements to house individuals in immigration detention facilities; requires governmental entities to terminate existing contracts for the detention of individuals in immigration detention facilities.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits state contracts with immigration detention facilities, limiting state cooperation with federal enforcement and protecting immigrants from detention.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 5, 2025

S 791: Relates to the Alex R. Jimenez New York state military immigrant family legacy program

This bill establishes the "Staff Sergeant Alex R. Jimenez New York State Military Immigrant Family Legacy Program" within New York's Office for New Americans. It creates designated liaisons between the Office for New Americans, the Division of Military and Naval Affairs, and the Department to refer military-connected immigrants (including active service members, veterans, reserve members, and their families) needing immigration assistance. The program coordinates access to existing legal services, maintains a multilingual hotline/website for resources, and tracks referrals to help intended recipients secure legal immigration status, including U.S. citizenship. The bill clarifies and operationalizes this coordination mechanism without changing eligibility or benefits.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationEstablishes program providing immigration legal assistance coordination for military-connected immigrants, directly advancing immigrant services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Immigrant Services

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