Directs the comptroller to withhold certain payments to the federal government until asylum seekers in New York City are granted employment.

New York Assembly Bill A04864 directs the state comptroller to withhold eight million dollars in payments to the federal government until asylum seekers in New York City are granted documentation or authorization for employment. The bill defines "asylum seeker" as someone who has applied for asylum or is eligible to apply. It will take effect immediately and will expire when every adult asylum seeker in New York City's custody receives an employment authorization document or is eligible within 30 days, provided they are not undergoing removal proceedings.

Directs the comptroller to withhold certain payments to the federal government until asylum seekers in New York City are granted employment.

New York Assembly Bill A04864 directs the state comptroller to withhold eight million dollars in payments to the federal government until asylum seekers in New York City are granted documentation or authorization for employment. The bill defines "asylum seeker" as someone who has applied for asylum or is eligible to apply. It will take effect immediately and will expire when every adult asylum seeker in New York City's custody receives an employment authorization document or is eligible within 30 days, provided they are not undergoing removal proceedings.