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NY A01286

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jenifer Rajkumar

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Directs the Commissioner of Labor to create rules and regulations allowing individuals who have applied for asylum under federal law (Immigration and Nationality Act) to be eligible for employment in New York State

  • Adds a new section 22 to the New York Labor Law specifically addressing employment authorization for asylum seekers

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

  • Introduced by Assembly Member Rajkumar and referred to the Committee on Labor

Legislative Description

Permits persons who have filed for asylum to work in New York State.

Last Action

referred to labor

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor1/9/2025

Full Bill Text

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