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NY A05076

NY A05076
Provides that no state or local agency, or any agent thereof, may use any funds, facilities, property, equipment or personnel of such agency to investigate, enforce or provide assistance in the investigation or enforcement of any federal program requiring registration of individuals, or maintaining a database of individuals, on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, religion or national or ethnic origin.


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Introduced
02/12/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the civil rights law, in relation to the prohibition on certain databases and registries

AI Summary

This bill aims to prevent New York state and local government agencies from participating in federal programs that create databases or require registration of individuals based on protected characteristics such as race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or national or ethnic origin. Specifically, the legislation prohibits these agencies from using any of their resources—including funds, facilities, property, equipment, or personnel—to investigate, enforce, or assist in the enforcement of such federal programs. The bill defines "agency" broadly to include any state or municipal department, board, bureau, division, commission, public authority, and other governmental entities performing governmental functions. By enacting this law, the state would effectively create a barrier to local cooperation with federal initiatives that might be perceived as potentially discriminatory or targeting specific groups based on their personal characteristics. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

referred to governmental operations (on 01/07/2026)

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