New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 2161: Relates to resettlement of asylum seekers
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 2161 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to resettlement of asylum seekers. Primary sponsor: Jenifer Rajkumar (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. 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 municipal corporations from refusing resettlement of asylum seekers from other municipal corporations in the state, provided that the resettling municipal corporation covers the costs of such resettlement, and no property of the municipal corporation receiving such asylum seekers is used without such municipal corporation's consent.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenifer Rajkumar | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Steven Raga | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
“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