Bill > S08481

This bill enacts the "Empire State Licensing Act" to provide all New Yorkers, regardless of their citizenship or immigration status, with access to professional, occupational, commercial, or business licenses, permits, certificates, or related registrations. Key provisions include prohibiting denial of licenses based on citizenship or immigration status, requiring licensing bodies to review qualifications and application processes to ensure maximum accessibility for immigrant New Yorkers, and establishing strict confidentiality protections for any information or documents related to an applicant's place of birth or immigration status. The bill also amends various state laws to remove citizenship or immigration status requirements across numerous professions and industries.