Bill > S00836

This bill, known as the "migrant home rule transfer and transparency act," prohibits municipalities in New York from relocating migrants to another municipality without first obtaining approval through resolutions passed by both the receiving municipality's governing body and the county in which that municipality is located. The bill requires the relocating municipality to provide at least thirty days of written notice before physically moving migrants, and defines key terms such as "municipality" (which includes cities, towns, villages, and hamlets), "receiving municipality" (the destination for migrants), and "relocating municipality" (the place where migrants are currently housed). Any violation of these provisions would result in a significant financial penalty of $1,000 per migrant, per day, which would be payable to the New York State Comptroller. The legislation aims to create more transparency and local governmental control over migrant relocations, ensuring that receiving communities have a say in and are adequately prepared for potential migrant transfers. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S836