New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 5219: Provides that schools, child day cares, day care centers, or community based organizations which support activities for children under the age of eighteen can not serve as a shelter for migrants

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Plain-language summary

S 5219 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Provides that schools, child day cares, day care centers, or community based organizations which support activities for children under the age of eighteen can not serve as a shelter for migrants. Primary sponsor: Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (Democratic).