NY A10404

Establishes the VOICES Act requiring New York law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, judges, and other certifying entities to complete federal immigration certification forms (I-918 or I-914 Supplement B) for immigrant victims of qualifying crimes within 30 days of request, or 7 days for those in removal proceedings or detention

Creates a rebuttable presumption that victims are "helpful" to investigations if they have not refused to provide reasonably requested information, eliminating the requirement for an ongoing investigation, prosecution, or conviction

Covers victims of qualifying criminal activities including rape, trafficking, domestic violence, sexual assault, kidnapping, extortion, murder, and similar offenses, as well as human trafficking involving sex trafficking or forced labor

Requires written denial notifications specifying reasons and allows petitioners to submit additional evidence for reconsideration within 7 days; protects victim immigration status information as confidential

Mandates annual reporting by certifying entities to the Attorney General on certification requests received, granted, denied, and pending, with a comprehensive public report submitted to the legislature and governor