New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 8194: Relates to prohibiting law enforcement officers and peace officers from inquiring about the immigration status of a victim or witness to a criminal offense
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 8194 is a bill introduced in the New York House on May 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to prohibiting law enforcement officers and peace officers from inquiring about the immigration status of a victim or witness to a criminal offense. Primary sponsor: Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CODES.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits law enforcement officers and peace officers from inquiring about the immigration status of a victim of or witness to a criminal offense.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Emily Gallagher | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Charles Lavine | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Jo Anne Simon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
“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 CODES
- REFERRED TO CODES