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NY A07853
NY A07853Relates 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.
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Introduced
05/24/2019
05/24/2019
In Committee
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 General Assembly
Bill Summary
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.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits municipalities in New York from using funds or resources for the construction of any new immigration detention facility or the expansion of any existing detention facility without approval from the state legislature. It also establishes a committee on immigration detention oversight to ensure regular annual reviews of existing federal and private detention centers and to ensure detainees are treated in compliance with federal standards. The bill aims to increase oversight and regulation of immigration detention facilities within New York state.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (17)
Michael DenDekker (D)*,
David Weprin (D)*,
Charles Barron (D),
Marcos Crespo (D),
Catalina Cruz (D),
Anthony D'Urso (D),
Carmen De La Rosa (D),
Inez Dickens (D),
Richard Gottfried (D),
Charles Lavine (D),
Félix Ortiz (D),
Steve Otis (D),
Victor Pichardo (D),
Dan Quart (D),
Phil Ramos (D),
Karines Reyes (D),
Nily Rozic (D),
Last Action
referred to local governments (on 01/08/2020)
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