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NY A07706
Bill
Status
6/6/2023
Primary Sponsor
Edward Flood
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AI Summary
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Prohibits counties, cities, towns, villages, and their agencies (including sheriff's departments, police departments, and district attorney's offices) from adopting rules, ordinances, or policies that prevent compliance with federal detainer requests or obstruct federal law enforcement activities at municipal or county jails.
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Defines "federal law enforcement agency" to include 15 agencies including the FBI, ICE, DEA, Secret Service, Coast Guard, and U.S. Marshals.
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Requires the Commissioner of Homeland Security and Superintendent of State Police to develop a plan determining which local government entities violate this requirement and compile a monthly updated list forwarded to the State Comptroller.
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Eliminates state funding for any local government entity found in violation of this section, with the Comptroller required to verify compliance before disbursing state funds.
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Excludes school districts, charter schools, and municipal health services facilities from the prohibition; does not apply to individuals detained solely for reporting crimes or assisting investigations.
Legislative Description
Requires that local governments comply with a detainer request issued by a federal law enforcement agency; requires that such local government not interfere with the ability of federal law enforcement officials to conduct enforcement activities at municipal or county jails in furtherance of their duty to enforce federal laws.
Last Action
held for consideration in local governments
5/7/2024