Bill > S00081

This bill establishes the right to legal counsel in immigration court proceedings in New York. It defines key terms such as "covered individual," "covered proceeding," and "covered venue," and outlines the right to counsel in various immigration-related proceedings. The bill also establishes an administrator (the director of the New York State Office for New Americans) to implement and oversee the program, including promulgating rules and policies, monitoring the quality of legal services, and reporting on the program's progress. The state is required to appropriate sufficient funds to carry out the requirements of the bill, and an advisory committee is created to collaborate with the administrator. The bill supersedes conflicting state or local laws, except where they provide greater rights or protections.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S81