New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 1759: Enacts the "migrant home rule transfer and transparency act"
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 1759 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enacts the "migrant home rule transfer and transparency act". Primary sponsor: Marianne Buttenschon (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits a municipality from relocating migrants from such municipality to another municipality in New York unless and until a resolution authorizing the relocation has been adopted by the governing bodies of both the municipality to which the migrants are to be relocated and the county in which the receiving municipality is located; mandates written notice prior to location; provides for a fine for violations.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marianne Buttenschon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 119 |
| Jake Blumencranz | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 15 |
| Nader Sayegh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 90 |
| Carrie Woerner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 113 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
- REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS