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Committee on Immigration

Thursday, January 16, 2025 · 10:00 AM AM · Council Chambers - City Hall

TL;DR

The Immigration Committee held hearings on two bills aimed at protecting immigrant rights in New York State. The committee discussed proposals to prevent government agencies from sharing immigration status information and to guarantee legal representation in immigration court cases, but postponed votes on both measures.

Key Decisions

  • New York for All Act (A.3506/S.2235) - Hearing Hearing held, vote postponed
  • Access to Representation Act (A.270/S.141) - Hearing Hearing held, vote postponed
  • Oversight on Protection for Immigrant Communities Filed by committee
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Agenda

  1. T2024-2791 Oversight - Protection for Immigrant Communities.
    Oversight
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Oversight was Hearing Held by Committee

  2. Res 0714-2025 Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to reintroduce and pass, and the Governor to sign A.3506/S.2235, also known as the New York for All Act, which would prohibit and regulate the discovery and disclosure of immigration status by New York state and local government entities.
    Resolution
    Action: Hearing on P-C Item by Comm

    This Resolution was Hearing Held by Committee

  3. Res 0717-2025 Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass and the Governor to sign A.270/S.141, also known as the Access to Representation Act, which establishes the right to legal counsel in immigration court proceedings and provides for the administration thereof.
    Resolution
    Action: Hearing on P-C Item by Comm

    This Resolution was Hearing Held by Committee

  4. Untitled item
  5. Roll Call
  6. Res 0714-2025 Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to reintroduce and pass, and the Governor to sign A.3506/S.2235, also known as the New York for All Act, which would prohibit and regulate the discovery and disclosure of immigration status by New York state and local government entities.
    Resolution
    Action: P-C Item Laid Over by Comm

    This Resolution was Laid Over by Committee

  7. T2024-2791 Oversight - Protection for Immigrant Communities.
    Oversight
    Action: Filed, by Committee

    This Oversight was Filed, by Committee

  8. Res 0717-2025 Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass and the Governor to sign A.270/S.141, also known as the Access to Representation Act, which establishes the right to legal counsel in immigration court proceedings and provides for the administration thereof.
    Resolution
    Action: P-C Item Laid Over by Comm

    This Resolution was Laid Over by Committee