Immigration

in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 12, 2026

A 10144: Establishes the incentive and career exclusion for officers unethically targeting New York act

Establishes the incentive and career exclusion for officers unethically targeting New York act to prohibit persons who were employed by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Removal Operations on or after January 20, 2025 from being eligible for New York state workforce recruitment programs or resources; allows exceptions to such prohibition on a case-by-case basis.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill explicitly limits state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement by excluding ICE officers from state workforce programs, aligning with 'limits cooperation with federal enforcement' indicator.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement

Track

in committee · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

S 8602: Establishes the "Supporting Families Together act"; removes certain penalties for mandated reporters; repealer

Establishes the "Supporting Families Together act"; repeals certain provisions of law relating to civil and criminal penalties for mandated reporters.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill title 'Supporting Families Together' and removal of penalties for mandated reporters likely encourages child welfare reporting in immigrant families, reducing fear of enforcement and supporting immigrant services.85% confidence

Track

in committee · New York · Senate Apr 17, 2026

S 8629: Relates to requiring training of police department and state police personnel on the protocols of the address confidentiality program

Requires the secretary of state to develop and mandate training of police department personnel and state police officers on the protocols of the address confidentiality program.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires police training on address confidentiality protocols, enhancing victim privacy protections and police accountability in criminal justice handling.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationMandates training on address confidentiality protocols to protect privacy of individuals (including immigrants at risk) from unauthorized address disclosure, supporting immigrant safety.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

Track

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 23, 2026

A 10021: Prohibits children from being denied access to a free public education due to citizenship or immigration status

Prohibits children from being denied access to a free public education on account of perceived or actual citizenship or immigration status or the perceived or actual citizenship or immigration status of their parents or person in a parental relationship.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProhibits denial of public education access based on immigration status, directly expanding educational access for all children regardless of citizenship.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits denial of public education access based on immigration status, directly protecting immigrant children's rights and access to services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization DACA & Dreamers Driver Licenses & IDs

Track

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 21, 2026

A 9589: Protects persons receiving care, employed, or otherwise present at a hospital from immigration arrests; prohibits federal immigration officers acting within the scope of their employment from entering hospitals

Protects persons receiving care, employed, or otherwise present at a hospital from immigration arrests; prohibits federal immigration officers acting within the scope of their employment from entering hospitals unless supported by a judicial warrant or order; defines judicial warrant or order.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects patients and staff from immigration arrests in hospitals, ensuring healthcare access without fear. Aligns with patient rights and access in healthcare.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationPrevents immigration arrests in hospitals, restricting federal enforcement access to protect vulnerable individuals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

Track

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 27, 2026

S 9033: Establishes "SNAP for all", a state-funded supplemental nutrition assistance program to provide for the state's immigrant population

Establishes "SNAP for all", a state-funded supplemental nutrition assistance program to provide for those who are excluded from federal SNAP benefits solely due to immigration status; outlines eligibility requirements of applicants and operational requirements of the office of temporary and disability assistance.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesState-funded program expands nutrition assistance, increasing state budget allocation for public service essential to fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProvides state-funded nutrition assistance to immigrants excluded from federal SNAP due to immigration status, directly expanding immigrant services and access to aid.95% confidence

Sub-Topics DACA & Dreamers Driver Licenses & IDs

Track

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 30, 2026

A 10098: Grants the family court jurisdiction to determine guardianship of minors and infants when there are extraordinary circumstances, including parental deportation

Grants the family court jurisdiction to determine guardianship of minors and infants when there are extraordinary circumstances, including deportation, removal, or forced departure of a parent from the United States; requires the office of court administration to revise certain orders or forms used by the family court to comply with such provisions; provides that the court may, but need not, find abuse, neglect, or abandonment where extraordinary circumstances are found to exist.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationAddresses deportation impacts on minors by granting courts jurisdiction to appoint guardians, protecting children from family separation due to immigration enforcement.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement

Track

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 21, 2026

A 9630: Relates to payment for work by a personal care aide or a home health aide with temporary protected status or other visa status

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.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurer payment for home health aide services, expanding coverage for essential healthcare delivery and supporting patient access to home care services.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRequires insurers to pay TPS/visa status aides, enabling employment access and aligning with federal eligibility standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

Track

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 9, 2026

S 8858: Enacts the "reporting of arrests, detentions, actions and removals by immigration enforcement (RADAR) act"

Requires the creation of an immigration enforcement activity transparency dashboard, which shall be made publicly available, to track certain information relating to immigration authorities activities within New York state.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRequires public tracking of immigration enforcement actions, increasing transparency to hold authorities accountable and protect immigrant rights through data accessibility.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

Track

in committee · New York · Senate May 1, 2026

S 8854: Grants the family court jurisdiction to determine guardianship of minors and infants when there are extraordinary circumstances, including parental deportation

Grants the family court jurisdiction to determine guardianship of minors and infants when there are extraordinary circumstances, including deportation, removal, or forced departure of a parent from the United States; requires the office of court administration to revise certain orders or forms used by the family court to comply with such provisions; provides that the court may, but need not, find abuse, neglect, or abandonment where extraordinary circumstances are found to exist.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationAddresses deportation impacts on minors by granting courts guardianship authority, protecting immigrant families from separation due to immigration enforcement95% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement

Track