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NY A08263
NY A08263Enacts the empire state licensing act to provide all New Yorkers with access to professional, occupational, commercial, or business licenses, permits, certificates, or related registrations regardless of an applicant's citizenship or immigration status, or lack thereof.
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Introduced
11/15/2023
11/15/2023
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 civil rights law, the public officers law, the tax law, the general obligations law, the education law, the alcoholic beverage control law, the general city law, the general business law, the labor law and the judiciary law, in relation to enacting the empire state licensing act; and to repeal certain provisions of the alcoholic beverage control law and the public health law relating thereto
AI Summary
This bill enacts the Empire State Licensing Act to provide all New Yorkers with access to professional, occupational, commercial, or business licenses, permits, certificates, or related registrations regardless of an applicant's citizenship or immigration status. The bill prohibits issuing or registering entities from denying licenses based on citizenship or immigration status, and requires them to review qualifications and application processes to ensure maximum accessibility for immigrant New Yorkers. It also establishes confidentiality protections for information and documents related to an applicant's place of birth or immigration status, and repeals certain citizenship or immigration status requirements in various state laws.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (22)
Catalina Cruz (D)*,
Khaleel Anderson (D),
Kenny Burgos (D),
Maritza Davila (D),
Manny De Los Santos (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Emily Gallagher (D),
Jessica González-Rojas (D),
Alicia Hyndman (D),
Chantel Jackson (D),
Anna Kelles (D),
Zohran Mamdani (D),
Marcela Mitaynes (D),
Amy Paulin (D),
Phil Ramos (D),
Karines Reyes (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Maryjane Shimsky (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Phara Souffrant Forrest (D),
Fred Thiele (D),
Latrice Walker (D),
Last Action
referred to governmental operations (on 01/03/2024)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ General Civil Rights
- ‐ Right to Privacy and Access to Government Information
Immigration
- ‐ General Immigration
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A8263 | 11/15/2023 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A08263&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A08263 | 11/15/2023 |
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