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NY A08034
Bill
Status
Introduced
9/13/2023
Primary Sponsor
William Barclay
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AI Summary
- Amends the Executive Law by adding Section 29-l to establish local opt-in requirements for migrant housing placements
- Requires that any mandate to shelter undocumented immigrants seeking asylum apply only to towns, cities, and counties that explicitly adopt a local law or ordinance agreeing to participate
- Prohibits any locality from attempting to shelter undocumented asylum seekers in municipalities that have not expressly consented through local law
- Defines "sheltered" to include temporary or permanent placement into housing, dwelling, or living quarters by state or local governmental entities
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Provides that any requirement that undocumented immigrants who are seeking asylum in the United States be sheltered in a certain locality or localities shall only apply to those towns, cities, and counties that opt-in to such requirement through the adoption of a local law or ordinance; defines the term "sheltered" as including, but not limited to, being temporarily or permanently placed into housing, dwelling, or living quarters by a state or local governmental entity.
Last Action
held for consideration in local governments
4/9/2024
Committee Referrals
Local Governments9/13/2023
Full Bill Text
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