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NY A03487
Bill
Status
1/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas
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AI Summary
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Prohibits SUNY and CUNY employees from determining specific details of a student's immigration status except when required by federal law, court order, or tuition/financial aid eligibility determinations
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Requires the SUNY Board of Trustees and CUNY Board of Regents to establish standards preventing students from being asked immigration-related questions beyond basic immigrant status when legally necessary
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Students cannot be required to disclose lawful immigration status, refugee status, or country of origin
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Includes a severability clause ensuring that if any portion is ruled invalid, the remainder of the law stays in effect
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Mandates that no employee or officer of the university shall determine the specific details of a student's immigration status except when required by federal law, pursuant to a court order or as required in connection with tuition or financial aid eligibility.
Last Action
referred to higher education
1/7/2026