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NY A10508

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jenifer Rajkumar

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a state visa bond fund administered by the Office for New Americans to help individuals purchase visa bonds for immigrants seeking United States visas
  • Requires the Office for New Americans to establish a not-for-profit entity responsible for raising funds and administering the program
  • Fund must be financed entirely through private contributions, with no state funds appropriated or used
  • Office must publicize the fund's availability, develop recipient selection criteria, and establish procedures for accepting applications and issuing funds
  • Adds visa bond assistance to the existing duties of the Office for New Americans under executive law

Legislative Description

Establishes a state visa bond fund administered by the office for New Americans funded entirely by private donations to assist persons in purchasing a visa bond for immigrants.

Last Action

referred to governmental operations

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Governmental Operations3/6/2026

Full Bill Text

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