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NY A05077
Bill
Status
2/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Scott Gray
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AI Summary
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Requires facilities intending to house asylum seekers to obtain approval from the county, city, town, or village where they will be located before establishing or operating
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Mandates municipal corporations establish a review process requiring submission of detailed plans covering facility purpose, capacity, security measures, and anticipated community impact
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Requires public notice and hearings to allow residents and stakeholders to express views on proposed facilities
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Review must evaluate availability of public services, transportation, health services, educational services, and infrastructure, as well as potential social, economic, and environmental impacts
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Municipal corporations must render a decision within 8 weeks of approval being sought, with denied applicants having the right to appeal to the applicable administrative body
Legislative Description
Requires municipal corporations to approve any facility intending to house asylum seekers prior to their establishment; establishes a review process that incorporates notice to the public and the opportunity for the public to comment; renders a decision within 8 weeks.
Last Action
referred to local governments
1/7/2026