New York bill A08194 prohibits law enforcement officers and peace officers from inquiring about the immigration status of victims or witnesses to.

New York bill A08194 amends the executive law by adding a new section that prohibits law enforcement officers and peace officers from inquiring about the immigration status of victims or witnesses to criminal offenses, except when necessary to investigate the offense. The bill defines "law enforcement officer" as a state or local police officer and "peace officer" as any person designated as a peace officer under the criminal procedure law. The act takes effect immediately.

New York bill A08194 prohibits law enforcement officers and peace officers from inquiring about the immigration status of victims or witnesses to.

New York bill A08194 amends the executive law by adding a new section that prohibits law enforcement officers and peace officers from inquiring about the immigration status of victims or witnesses to criminal offenses, except when necessary to investigate the offense. The bill defines "law enforcement officer" as a state or local police officer and "peace officer" as any person designated as a peace officer under the criminal procedure law. The act takes effect immediately.