Requires insurers to pay a licensed home care services agency for work provided by a personal care aide or a home health aide with temporary protected status or other visa status; requires the licensed home services agency to have made a good faith effort to establish the employment eligibility of personal care aide or a home health aide consistent with federal regulation and statutes.
Enacts the Voices of Immigrant Communities Empowering Survivors (VOICES) Act which provides certification to certain immigrant victims of qualifying criminal activity.
Establishes a statewide advance care planning public awareness campaign and a community based advance care planning outreach grant program to fund not-for-profit community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, immigrant-serving organizations, senior-serving agencies, housing-based organizations, and other trusted community partners to conduct advance care planning education, outreach, and navigation.
This bill requires state and local government agencies to create language-specific job titles for customer-facing roles in areas where certain non-English languages are commonly spoken. It defines high-need languages as those among the top three in a county or top five statewide, and mandates that at least 25% of positions in these roles be filled by employees proficient in those languages. Agencies must include language proficiency tests in hiring exams, track hiring data, and submit annual reports on language access compliance. The law also allows agencies to use interpretation services when qualified candidates in language-specific titles are unavailable.
This bill is a resolution that welcomes Pakistani-American businesses to the New York State Legislative Chambers in Albany on March 18, 2026, and recognizes their contributions to the state and the City of Yonkers. It highlights the economic and cultural impact of Pakistani-American entrepreneurs across various industries and expresses support for strengthening trade and investment ties between New York and Pakistan. The resolution directs copies to the Governor, the Pakistani Consulate in New York, and the American Pakistani Advocacy Group to formalize this recognition.
This bill creates a state premium assistance program in New York to provide health insurance coverage to individuals who lose coverage due to changes in federal immigration policies. It directly affects lawfully present immigrants who currently qualify for federal subsidies but may become ineligible due to their immigration status. The program would offer financial assistance equivalent to federal premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions based on household income, starting no later than January 1, 2027. Additionally, the bill expands eligibility for existing coverage to include certain low-income residents regardless of federal funding availability, with special provisions for pregnant individuals and their children.
This bill asks the Governor of New York to officially designate March 23, 2026, as Pakistan-American Heritage Day in the state. It directly affects the Pakistani-American community in New York by creating a formal day to recognize their cultural contributions and heritage. The resolution directs copies to the Governor, the Pakistani Consulate in New York City, and the American Pakistani Advocacy Group for their records. This is a ceremonial measure that does not change laws or require funding, but rather serves to acknowledge and celebrate the Pakistani-American community's presence and achievements in New York State.
This bill asks the Governor of New York to officially recognize March 18, 2026, as Pakistan-American Heritage Day. It directly affects the Pakistani-American community in New York by formally acknowledging their cultural contributions and heritage. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to celebrate the community's achievements in fields like education, medicine, and business. Copies of the resolution will be sent to the Governor, the Pakistani Consulate in New York City, and the American Pakistani Advocacy Group.
This bill is a Senate resolution that formally commemorates the 115th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire on March 25, 2026. It recognizes the 146 garment workers who died in the 1911 tragedy and honors their legacy by acknowledging the continued efforts of labor unions in protecting workers' rights. The resolution also highlights the historical impact of the fire, which led to significant labor law reforms and the advancement of immigrant rights in New York State.
This bill directs Governor Kathy Hochul to officially recognize June 20, 2026, as World Refugee Day in New York State. The resolution acknowledges the global refugee crisis and highlights New York's role in resettling refugees through various organizations and community groups. By adopting this memorial, the legislature aims to raise awareness about refugee issues and honor humanitarian workers and refugees who have resettled in the state. The bill does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic proclamation to recognize the importance of refugee support.
