New York bills · 2025 Regular Session

New York A 176

Provides eligibility for state or local public benefits regardless of immigration status

Introduced
In committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
To Governor
Became law

Sponsors

Catalina Cruz (Democratic)

Cosponsors (8)

Jo Anne Simon (Democratic)
Rebecca Seawright (Democratic)
Marcela Mitaynes (Democratic/Working Families)
Chantel Jackson (Democratic)
Phara Souffrant Forrest (Democratic)
Manny De Los Santos (Democratic)
Andrew Hevesi (Democratic)
Emily Gallagher (Democratic)

Summary

Official abstract published by the New York legislature

Allows for state agencies, municipalities, and authorities to provide state or local public benefits regardless of immigration status.

Text versions

Roll-call votes

No recorded votes on this bill.

Actions

Feb 2, 2026 · House
PRINT NUMBER 176A
Feb 2, 2026 · House
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Jan 7, 2026 · House
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Jan 8, 2025 · House
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