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This bill, titled the "Dignity Not Detention Act," prohibits governmental entities in New York from entering into or renewing agreements related to immigration detention facilities, which are defined as buildings or structures used to house individuals for civil immigration violations. The legislation broadly restricts state, county, municipal, and local government entities from engaging in any contracts or agreements that involve detaining individuals for immigration purposes. Specifically, the bill prevents these entities from entering new immigration detention agreements, receiving payments for detention, or establishing agreements with private entities that operate detention facilities. The bill requires any existing immigration detention agreements to be terminated within 90 days of the law's enactment and explicitly prohibits any private entity from owning or operating an immigration detention facility within the state. The legislation also prevents governmental entities from providing financial support, permits, or zoning approvals for the construction or operation of such facilities. By implementing these restrictions, the bill aims to limit the involvement of New York state and local governments in federal immigration detention practices, with the goal of protecting the dignity of individuals subject to immigration enforcement.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S316