Bill > S02466

This bill amends the executive law to add a new responsibility for state agencies regarding interactions with federal immigration authorities. Specifically, the bill requires state agencies to help prepare guidance for facilities and programs they oversee concerning how to handle inquiries from federal immigration authorities seeking access to individuals, records, or information. The bill builds upon existing provisions related to assisting military immigrants, including a requirement to ask individuals seeking assistance whether they or their family members have served in the U.S. military. If individuals identify themselves as potential recipients of the Staff Sergeant Alex R. Jimenez New York State Military Immigrant Family Legacy Program, they will be advised about the program and referred to veterans' services agencies. The new provision appears designed to provide protective guidance to state-overseen facilities on responding to federal immigration inquiries, potentially helping to limit or standardize such interactions. The bill will take effect immediately, with a technical provision ensuring alignment with a related chapter of laws from 2024.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S2466