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Committee on Immigration

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 · 10:30 AM AM · Council Chambers - City Hall

TL;DR

The Immigration Committee passed two resolutions supporting state legislation to protect immigrants' privacy and ensure legal representation in immigration court. The committee also approved changes to make it easier for New Yorkers to apply for the city identity card.

Key Decisions

  • Access to Representation Act Resolution Passed
  • New York for All Act Resolution (privacy protections for immigration status) Passed
  • Enhanced NYC Identity Card Application Process Passed
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Agenda

  1. Int 0216-2024 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enhancing the application process for the New York city identity card
    Introduction
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Introduction 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 Held by Committee

    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 Held by Committee

    This Resolution was Hearing Held by Committee

  4. 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: Approved by Committee Passed

    A motion was made that this Resolution be Approved by Committee approved by Roll Call.

  5. 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: Amended by Committee

    This Resolution was Amended by Committee

  6. Int 0216-2024 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enhancing the application process for the New York city identity card
    Introduction
    Action: Amendment Proposed by Comm

    This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm

  7. Roll Call
  8. Int 0216-2024 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enhancing the application process for the New York city identity card
    Introduction
    Action: Amended by Committee

    This Introduction was Amended by Committee

  9. 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: Amendment Proposed by Comm

    This Resolution was Amendment Proposed by Comm

  10. 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: Approved by Committee Passed

    A motion was made that this Resolution be Approved by Committee approved by Roll Call.

  11. Int 0216-2024 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enhancing the application process for the New York city identity card
    Introduction
    Action: Approved by Committee Passed

    This Introduction was Approved by Committee