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NY A03989

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

Phara Souffrant Forrest

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires each state agency to develop a plan for "new Americans" that incorporates effective training and resources for serving immigrant populations

  • Mandates that agency plans ensure culturally and linguistically competent and appropriate services for immigrants and those with limited English proficiency

  • Requires administrative practices that reach out to and reflect the needs of immigrant populations

  • State agencies must consider recommendations from the Office for New Americans when creating their plans

  • All agency plans must be submitted to the governor for approval

Legislative Description

Requires state agencies to develop plans for new Americans that incorporates effective training and resources, ensures culturally and linguistically competent and appropriate services, and includes administrative practices that reach out to and reflect the needs of immigrant populations and populations with limited English proficiency.

Last Action

referred to governmental operations

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Governmental Operations1/30/2025

Full Bill Text

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