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NY A11590

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

6/29/2010

Primary Sponsor

Felix Ortiz

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Origin

Assembly

2009-2010 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Criminal Procedure Law by adding new section 2.25 to prohibit law enforcement agencies and peace officers from inquiring about nationality or immigration status of crime victims or witnesses
  • Allows inquiries about immigration status only when necessary to investigate the criminal offense itself
  • Applies to state law enforcement agencies and those of political subdivisions within New York
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Prohibits law enforcement agencies or peace officers from inquiring about the nationality or immigration status of a victim or witness to a criminal offense.

Last Action

print number 11590a

6/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Codes6/29/2010

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