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NY A05653
NY A05653Provides that any requirement that undocumented immigrants who are seeking asylum in the United States be sheltered in a certain locality or localities shall only apply to those towns, cities, and counties that opt-in to such requirement through the adoption of a local law or ordinance; defines the term "sheltered" as including, but not limited to, being temporarily or permanently placed into housing, dwelling, or living quarters by a state or local governmental entity.
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Introduced
02/19/2025
02/19/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to local opt-in of migrant housing
AI Summary
This bill addresses the placement of undocumented asylum seekers in local jurisdictions by establishing that any requirement to shelter such immigrants can only apply to towns, cities, and counties that voluntarily opt-in through the adoption of a local law or ordinance. The bill defines "sheltered" broadly to include temporary or permanent housing provided by state or local governmental entities. Essentially, the legislation prevents any mandatory requirement for a locality to house asylum seekers without its explicit consent, giving local governments the power to decide whether they will participate in migrant housing initiatives. By requiring local opt-in, the bill aims to provide municipalities with more control over immigration-related housing decisions, ensuring that no town, city, or county can be compelled to shelter undocumented immigrants seeking asylum without going through a formal local legislative process to agree to do so.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (32)
Will Barclay (R)*,
Joe Angelino (R),
Anil Beephan Jr. (R),
Scott Bendett (R),
Paul Bologna (R),
Karl Brabenec (R),
Ari Brown (R),
Keith Brown (R),
Patrick Chludzinski (R),
Joe DeStefano (R),
Michael Durso (R),
Chris Friend (R),
Jeff Gallahan (R),
Jarett Gandolfo (R),
Scott Gray (R),
Steve Hawley (R),
Josh Jensen (R),
Brian Maher (R),
Brian Manktelow (R),
Dave McDonough (R),
John Mikulin (R),
Brian Miller (R),
Andrew Molitor (R),
Angelo Morinello (R),
Phil Palmesano (R),
Sam Pirozzolo (R),
Mike Reilly (R),
Matt Simpson (R),
Matt Slater (R),
Doug Smith (R),
Chris Tague (R),
Mary Beth Walsh (R),
Last Action
referred to local governments (on 01/07/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5653 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A05653&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A05653 |
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