Immigration

failed · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1427: Relates to the issue of non-commercial drivers' licenses and learners' permits in counties which contain in whole or in part boundary land; repealer

S 1427 proposes changes to how non-commercial driver's licenses and learner's permits are issued, specifically for those that do not meet federal identification standards. The bill creates different requirements for counties designated as "boundary land" compared to other counties. In counties *without* boundary land, applicants could use certain foreign documents, like passports or consular IDs, as proof of identity and provide an affidavit if they lack a social security number. However, these alternative forms of identification and the social security number affidavit would not be accepted for these specific license types in "boundary land" counties.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationThe bill expands access to non-commercial driver's licenses for individuals who may not meet federal identification standards or lack a social security number, including immigrants, by allowing foreign documents.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 25, 2026

A 6189: Relates to allowing unaccompanied children in custody to petition the family court

This bill allows unaccompanied children in federal custody (such as those under U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' refugee resettlement programs) to directly petition New York family courts for dependency status. It creates a new court process where children or their advocates can file petitions seeking court orders to ensure proper care, without requiring the child to be physically present in New York. The courts must determine dependency based on evidence like sworn statements, and if approved, can issue orders to protect the child's safety while recognizing their federal custody. The bill does not change federal custody arrangements but ensures children in these situations have access to New York's family court system for care decisions.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill A 6189 creates a new court process for unaccompanied immigrant children to petition New York family courts for dependency status and proper care, directly providing services and protections for immigrants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Refugees & Asylum

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 694: Requires notice of risk of deportation of non-citizens, prior to accepting a plea

Requires courts, prior to accepting a plea, to provide notice to the defendant that such plea and the acceptance thereof could result in deportation, removal from the United States, exclusion from the United States or denial of citizenship, if the defendant is not a citizen of the United States.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires courts to inform non-citizen defendants of deportation risks before plea, protecting rights and ensuring informed consent in criminal proceedings.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill requires courts to inform non-citizens of deportation risks prior to a plea, protecting their rights to make informed legal decisions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3956: Establishes the employee privacy act prohibiting employers from using the federal electronic employment verification system to check the employment authorization status of an existing employee or an applicant

Prohibits employers from using the federal electronic employment verification system to check the employment authorization status of an existing employee or an applicant who has not been offered employment and prohibits municipalities from requiring employers to use the federal electronic employment verification system.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationThe bill prohibits employers from using the federal E-Verify system for employment authorization checks, limiting a tool for immigration enforcement in the workplace.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits employers from checking employment status without job offers, protecting employee privacy rights under labor protections.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits employers from using federal verification system for employee data checks, directly protecting employee privacy under data privacy policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Work Authorization

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5076: Relates to the prohibition on certain databases and registries

Provides that no state or local agency, or any agent thereof, may use any funds, facilities, property, equipment or personnel of such agency to investigate, enforce or provide assistance in the investigation or enforcement of any federal program requiring registration of individuals, or maintaining a database of individuals, on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, religion or national or ethnic origin.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits discriminatory data collection by law enforcement based on protected characteristics, aligning with civil rights protections in criminal justice reform.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill prohibits state/local agencies from assisting federal programs requiring registration based on national/ethnic origin, limiting cooperation with federal enforcement.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits databases tracking protected characteristics, enhancing data privacy protections by restricting discriminatory data collection.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 3, 2026

S 3657: Regulates the discovery and disclosure of immigration status

Regulates the discovery and disclosure of immigration status; limits state officers, employees and law enforcement inquiring about an individual's immigration status.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill limits state officers and law enforcement from inquiring about an individual's immigration status, protecting individuals from state-level enforcement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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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

Sub-Topics Refugees & Asylum

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8977: Relates to prohibiting bail enforcement agents from using their position to enforce immigration actions

This bill prohibits bail enforcement agents in New York from using their licensed position to enforce immigration actions. It directly affects licensed bail enforcement agents, making it unlawful for them to participate in immigration enforcement while performing their bail-related duties. The key provision explicitly states that bail agents cannot leverage their role to carry out immigration enforcement activities. This is a clear policy change restricting the scope of bail agents' authorized activities to exclude immigration enforcement. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits bail agents from leveraging criminal justice roles for immigration enforcement, protecting civil rights within the system per reform indicators.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill A 8977 prohibits bail enforcement agents from enforcing immigration actions, thereby limiting state-level immigration enforcement and protecting immigrants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1723: Relates to the oversight of immigration detention facilities

Relates to the oversight of immigration detention facilities; prohibits municipalities from using funds or resources for the construction of any new detention facility or the expansion of any existing detention facility without approval by the legislature; establishes a committee on immigration detention oversight.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill prohibits expansion of immigration detention facilities and establishes oversight, which limits enforcement infrastructure and protects immigrant rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1978: Prohibits the use of state funds for non-residents seeking an abortion or related procedures

Prohibits the use of state funds for non-residents seeking an abortion or any other procedure that results in the intentional termination of a pregnancy at any stage of gestation.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill explicitly prohibits state funding for abortion procedures, defunding a specific service and restricting government spending allocation.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareDefunds abortion services for non-residents, restricting healthcare access and funding for a specific procedure.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationThe bill prohibits state funds for 'non-residents' seeking abortion, which restricts access to a state service for a group that includes immigrants.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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