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- Print number 3619a
- Amend (t) and recommit to codes
- Referred to codes
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Prohibits law enforcement officers and peace officers from inquiring about the immigration status of a victim or witness to a criminal offense
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Felix Ortiz
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BILL NUMBER:S3619A
Title of bill
An act to amend the executive law, in relation to prohibiting law enforcement officers and peace officers from inquiring about the immigration status of a victim or witness to a criminal offense
Purpose or general idea of bill
Provide victims and witnesses the opportunity to come forward about crimes without fear of actions dealing with retribution and/or detrimental effect to their immigration status.
Summary of specific provisions
Section one of the bill adds a new section 837-S to the executive law which would prohibit police or peace officers from inquiring into the immigration status of a victim of or witness to a criminal offense, unless such inquiry is necessary to investigate such offense.
Section two is the effective date.
Justification
To ensure that criminals are removed from the general population regardless of the immigration status of victims and witnesses involved in the crime.
Prior legislative history
2009/10 - A.11590A - Referred to Codes
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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