Bill > S02235

This bill, titled "Prohibits and regulates the discovery and disclosure of immigration status," aims to prevent state and local government entities and their employees from engaging in immigration enforcement activities. Key provisions include prohibiting police officers, peace officers, school resource officers, probation agencies, state entities, state employees, and municipal corporations from questioning individuals about their citizenship or immigration status, unless legally required or necessary for administering a public program. The bill also restricts the disclosure of immigration-related information to immigration authorities, prohibits the use of public resources for immigration enforcement, and limits the transfer of individuals to immigration authorities unless there is a valid court order or judicial warrant from an independent judge. Furthermore, educational agencies, higher education agencies, school employees, school safety personnel, and third-party contractors are prohibited from collecting or disclosing student data that could reveal immigration status, with specific protocols for handling requests from immigration authorities. The bill defines terms like "immigration authorities" and "immigration enforcement" to clarify the scope of these regulations and includes provisions for reporting and oversight by the Attorney General's office.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S2235