Bill > A05801

This bill requires local governments in New York to comply with federal law enforcement detainer requests and prohibits local entities from creating rules or policies that interfere with federal law enforcement activities at municipal or county jails. Specifically, the bill prohibits counties, cities, towns, villages, and their agencies (including sheriff's departments, police departments, and district attorneys' offices) from adopting any rules or policies that prevent federal law enforcement agencies from either serving detainer requests on individuals already in local custody or conducting enforcement activities at local jails. The bill defines a broad list of federal law enforcement agencies, including agencies like ICE, the FBI, and the Department of Homeland Security. If a local government is found to be in violation of these requirements, the state will withhold funding, with the comptroller verifying compliance before disbursing any state funds. The bill includes exceptions for reporting crimes, assisting in investigations, and does not apply to school districts, charter schools, or municipal health facilities. The provision aims to ensure local cooperation with federal immigration and law enforcement efforts by creating financial consequences for non-compliance.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5801