Bill > S01097

This bill amends the New York executive law to restrict law enforcement agencies and officers from inquiring about an individual's immigration status during routine interactions such as interviews, detentions, traffic stops, pedestrian stops, or searches. Specifically, officers are prohibited from asking about or seeking proof of immigration status in most investigatory activities, with two key exceptions: when a person is booked into a detention facility or when an individual is arrested for a state or local penal law violation and their immigration status is directly relevant to the criminal investigation. The bill aims to limit potential immigration-related questioning that might discourage immigrants from cooperating with law enforcement or accessing public safety services out of fear of immigration consequences. By restricting when and how immigration status can be investigated, the law seeks to protect individuals from potential discrimination and encourage community trust in law enforcement agencies.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1097