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NY A09366
Bill
Status
12/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
Gabriella Romero
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AI Summary
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Prohibits State University of New York (SUNY) and City University of New York (CUNY) police officers and employees from engaging in immigration enforcement activities or using university resources for such purposes
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Bars university employees from inquiring about, collecting, or disclosing individuals' citizenship, immigration status, nationality, or country of origin to immigration authorities, with exceptions for administering public programs or benefits
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Requires written consent forms in multiple languages before immigration authorities can interview individuals in university custody, and mandates annual public reporting of all immigration-related requests and communications
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Prohibits transferring individuals to immigration authorities or honoring civil immigration warrants unless presented with a judicial warrant signed by an Article III judge or federal magistrate
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Directs the Attorney General to review university compliance reports, establish a public complaint system for alleged violations, and publish guidance on limiting immigration enforcement access to university databases
Legislative Description
Provides for procedures and restrictions regarding the discovery and disclosure of immigration status by the state and city universities of New York.
Last Action
referred to higher education
1/7/2026