Bill > A04814

This bill, known as the "New York state Palestinian refugee relocation prevention act," aims to prevent the resettlement of Palestinian refugees in New York by prohibiting state and local agencies from assisting the federal government in their relocation efforts. The bill's legislative intent emphasizes protecting New York citizens from potential risks associated with Palestinian refugee resettlement, particularly those from the Gaza Strip, while expressing strong support for Israel. Specifically, the bill mandates that state agencies reject and return any federal funds allocated for Palestinian refugee resettlement, imposes a temporary moratorium on admitting Palestinian students and scholars to higher education institutions, and commits to using legal means to challenge federal refugee relocation efforts. The bill requires the commissioner of education to assess and re-evaluate the student admission moratorium every six months, with the goal of preventing potential extremist infiltration. The legislation underscores New York's commitment to protecting its citizens and supporting Israel, while asserting the state's rights to resist federal refugee resettlement policies through legal challenges, including invoking Tenth Amendment protections.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4814