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NY S00999
NY S00999Establishes the right to legal counsel in immigration court proceedings; provides for the administration thereof.
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Introduced
01/09/2023
01/09/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to establishing the right to legal counsel in immigration court proceedings and providing for the administration thereof
AI Summary
This bill establishes the right to legal counsel in immigration court proceedings for certain income-eligible individuals in New York. The bill defines key terms such as "covered individual," "covered proceeding," and "legal services provider," and outlines the procedures for providing legal representation, including the timing of when the right to counsel attaches and the circumstances under which it can terminate. The bill also establishes the powers and duties of an administrator, who is responsible for implementing and overseeing the program, as well as an advisory committee to provide guidance and recommendations. The state is required to provide sufficient funding to carry out the requirements of the bill.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (30)
Brad Hoylman (D)*,
Jamaal Bailey (D),
Neil Breslin (D),
Jabari Brisport (D),
Samra Brouk (D),
Cordell Cleare (D),
Leroy Comrie (D),
Jeremy Cooney (D),
Nathalia Ferna´ndez (D),
Michael Gianaris (D),
Kristen Gonzalez (D),
Andrew Gounardes (D),
Pete Harckham (D),
Michelle Hinchey (D),
Robert Jackson (D),
Brian Kavanagh (D),
John Liu (D),
Rachel May (D),
Shelley Mayer (D),
Zellnor Myrie (D),
Kevin Parker (D),
Roxanne Persaud (D),
Jessica Ramos (D),
Gustavo Rivera (D),
Julia Salazar (D),
Luis Sepúlveda (D),
Jose Serrano (D),
Toby Stavisky (D),
Kevin Thomas (D),
Lea Webb (D),
Last Action
REFERRED TO FINANCE (on 01/03/2024)
Bill Topics
Immigration
- ‐ General Immigration
- ‐ Immigration Regulation and Control
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S999 | 01/09/2023 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S00999&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S00999A | 04/20/2023 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S00999&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S00999 | 01/09/2023 |
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