New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 8861: Establishes the community accompaniment and post-release support program in the office for new Americans to provide grants to community-based organizations to offer services after immigration detention

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

Plain-language summary

A 8861 is a bill introduced in the New York House on June 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes the community accompaniment and post-release support program in the office for new Americans to provide grants to community-based organizations to offer services after immigration detention. Primary sponsor: Phara Souffrant Forrest (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Phara Souffrant Forrest (Democratic).