New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 8977: Relates to prohibiting bail enforcement agents from using their position to enforce immigration actions
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 8977 is a bill introduced in the New York House on August 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to prohibiting bail enforcement agents from using their position to enforce immigration actions. Primary sponsor: Linda Rosenthal (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that it shall be unlawful for a bail enforcement agent to use such bail enforcement agent's position to enforce any immigration action.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Rosenthal | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
“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 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
- REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT