Bill > A02046

This bill introduces comprehensive new requirements for refugee registration and monitoring in New York State. It mandates that refugees and asylum seekers who reside in the state must register with the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance within 30 days of entering the state, providing personal information and fingerprints. The Office of New Americans will be required to conduct background screenings on these refugees to assess potential security risks, and the screening results will be shared with multiple law enforcement and government agencies, including state police, city and county police departments, and homeland security. Refugee resettlement agencies will now be obligated to submit quarterly reports detailing the number of refugees they've resettled, their age groups, countries of origin, and public assistance benefits applied for or received. These agencies must also continuously monitor refugees until they are granted permanent resident status. The bill aims to enhance state oversight of refugee resettlement, prioritizing both immigrant integration and public safety by creating a more structured registration and tracking system. The new requirements will take effect immediately upon the bill's passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2046