New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 5653: Relates to local opt-in of migrant housing
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 5653 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to local opt-in of migrant housing. Primary sponsor: Will Barclay (Republican). It lists 31 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.
Provides that any requirement that undocumented immigrants who are seeking asylum in the United States be sheltered in a certain locality or localities shall only apply to those towns, cities, and counties that opt-in to such requirement through the adoption of a local law or ordinance; defines the term "sheltered" as including, but not limited to, being temporarily or permanently placed into housing, dwelling, or living quarters by a state or local governmental entity.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 17 · Republican/Conservative 9 · Republican/Conservative/Independence 5 · Republican/Conservative/Independence/Libertarian 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Barclay | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 120 |
| Joe Angelino | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | House | 121 |
| Anil Beephan | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 105 |
| Scott Bendett | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 107 |
| Paul Bologna | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 144 |
| Karl Brabenec | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Ari Brown | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Keith Brown | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | House | 12 |
| Pat Chludzinski | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 143 |
| Joe DeStefano | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 3 |
| Michael Durso | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence/Libertarian | House | 9 |
| Chris Friend | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 124 |
| Jeff Gallahan | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 131 |
| Jarett Gandolfo | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | House | 7 |
| Scott Gray | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 116 |
| Steve Hawley | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 139 |
| Josh Jensen | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | House | 134 |
| Brian Maher | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 101 |
| Brian Manktelow | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 130 |
| Dave McDonough | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| John Mikulin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Brian Miller | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 122 |
| Andrew Molitor | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 150 |
| Angelo Morinello | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 145 |
| Phil Palmesano | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 132 |
| Sam Pirozzolo | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 63 |
| Mike Reilly | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
| Matt Simpson | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | House | 114 |
| Matt Slater | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 94 |
| Doug Smith | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Chris Tague | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 102 |
| Mary Beth Walsh | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 112 |
“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