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This bill establishes a joint coordinator for asylum seeker services, to be appointed by the Governor of New York and the Mayor of New York City, who will be responsible for coordinating services and benefits for asylum seekers across multiple state agencies. The coordinator's duties will include managing a comprehensive response to asylum seekers' needs, which encompass intake, resettlement, support services, healthcare, housing, education, language services, transportation, and accessing federal programs. The bill defines an "asylum seeker" as an individual who has left their home country to seek temporary or permanent residence elsewhere and has either applied for asylum under U.S. Code or is eligible to apply, or meets the refugee definition in the Immigration and Nationality Act. The coordinator will work with various state agencies including the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, Departments of State, Education, and Health, Office of Children and Family Services, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, and coordinate with local and federal agencies to ensure integrated support for asylum seekers in New York State. The bill is designed to create a more systematic and comprehensive approach to supporting individuals seeking asylum in the state.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7564