New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 1359: Creates the "Dignity for Immigrants in New York State Act", prohibiting detention of individuals based only on the violation of federal immigration laws

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO CODES

Plain-language summary

S 1359 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Creates the "Dignity for Immigrants in New York State Act", prohibiting detention of individuals based only on the violation of federal immigration laws. Primary sponsor: Jose Serrano (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CODES.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jose Serrano (Democratic/Working Families). 2 co-sponsors.