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NY A03271
NY A03271Provides for supports and services for unaccompanied minors with no lawful immigration status including legal representation.
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Introduced
02/02/2023
02/02/2023
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 social services law, the executive law, and the public health law, in relation to providing for supports and services for unaccompanied minors with no lawful immigration status
AI Summary
This bill provides for supports and services for unaccompanied minors with no lawful immigration status, including legal representation. It defines "unaccompanied minor" and establishes a new Title 12-B in the Social Services Law to provide a range of services such as health and behavioral health care, counseling, legal services, language assistance, and employment help. The bill also requires the development of informational materials and the establishment of an immigration services liaison to connect unaccompanied minors with available resources. Additionally, it amends the Executive Law to facilitate access to legal representation for unaccompanied minors, which will be a state charge.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (31)
Andrew Hevesi (D)*,
Jeffrion Aubry (D),
Chris Burdick (D),
William Colton (D),
Vivian Cook (D),
Catalina Cruz (D),
Maritza Davila (D),
Inez Dickens (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Patricia Fahy (D),
Deborah Glick (D),
Jessica González-Rojas (D),
Chantel Jackson (D),
Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D),
Grace Lee (D),
Marcela Mitaynes (D),
Steve Otis (D),
Amy Paulin (D),
Gary Pretlow (D),
Phil Ramos (D),
Karines Reyes (D),
Jonathan Rivera (D),
Linda Rosenthal (D),
Nily Rozic (D),
Nader Sayegh (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Phara Souffrant Forrest (D),
Latrice Walker (D),
David Weprin (D),
Jaime Williams (D),
Stefani Zinerman (D),
Last Action
referred to ways and means (on 01/03/2024)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Infants and Children
Immigration
- ‐ Refugee and Asylum Policy
Social Welfare
- ‐ Poverty and Assistance for Low-Income Families
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A3271 | 02/02/2023 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A03271&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A03271 | 02/02/2023 |
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