New York bill A02161 prohibits municipal corporations from refusing resettlement of asylum seekers from other municipalities, provided the resettling.
New York bill A02161 amends the general municipal law to prohibit municipal corporations from refusing to resettle asylum seekers from other municipalities within the state. The resettling municipality must cover all resettlement costs, including shelter, and may not use any property of the receiving municipality without its consent. The bill defines "asylum seeker" as someone who has applied for asylum or is eligible to apply, or is a refugee under federal law. The act takes effect immediately.
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