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NY A06995
Bill
Status
3/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Yudelka Tapia
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AI Summary
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Prohibits state agencies, local social services districts, and entities administering public assistance from inquiring about, collecting, or disclosing immigration status unless explicitly required by law for eligibility determination
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Bars disclosure of immigration status or personally identifiable information to any federal, state, or local agency for civil immigration enforcement purposes
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Protects applicants from being denied public assistance benefits for refusing to disclose immigration status, except where legally required
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Imposes disciplinary action including termination and potential civil penalties on state or local agency employees who knowingly violate these privacy provisions
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Requires the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance to promulgate implementing regulations within 180 days and submit annual compliance reports to the legislature
Legislative Description
Provides privacy protections for public benefits recipients regarding disclosure or inquiry about immigration status and eligibility; provides penalties for employees of state or local agencies that knowingly violate such provisions; directs OTDA to promulgate rules and regulations and submit an annual report regarding compliance with, and complaints regarding, violations of such provisions.
Last Action
referred to social services
1/7/2026