Bill > S02241

This bill aims to legally mandate cooperation between New York state agencies and federal immigration enforcement agencies by prohibiting the governor and state agencies from preventing or inhibiting such collaboration. The bill specifically defines "state agencies" as all executive departments, public benefit corporations, authorities, boards, and commissions where the governor has significant appointive power. Under this proposed legislation, the governor cannot use executive orders or other executive powers to block state agencies, including law enforcement, from assisting federal immigration enforcement efforts, such as sharing information or providing other forms of aid. Similarly, state agencies and their employees are explicitly prohibited from preventing or obstructing collaboration with federal immigration agencies. The bill appears to be designed to ensure that state-level governmental entities do not create barriers to federal immigration enforcement activities, effectively requiring a more cooperative approach between state and federal authorities in immigration matters. The legislation would take effect immediately upon passage.