New York bill A05653 mandates that undocumented asylum seekers can only be sheltered in localities that opt-in through local law or ordinance.

New York bill A05653 amends the executive law to ensure that any requirement for undocumented immigrants seeking asylum in the United States to be sheltered in specific localities only applies to towns, cities, and counties that choose to opt-in via local law or ordinance. The bill defines "sheltered" as being placed in housing, dwelling, or living quarters by a state or local government, either temporarily or permanently. This act takes effect immediately.

New York bill A05653 mandates that undocumented asylum seekers can only be sheltered in localities that opt-in through local law or ordinance.

New York bill A05653 amends the executive law to ensure that any requirement for undocumented immigrants seeking asylum in the United States to be sheltered in specific localities only applies to towns, cities, and counties that choose to opt-in via local law or ordinance. The bill defines "sheltered" as being placed in housing, dwelling, or living quarters by a state or local government, either temporarily or permanently. This act takes effect immediately.