A 278

New York Assembly bill in Session 2025-2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 7, 2026.

Relates to enacting the "New York emergency expedited temporary work permit act".

Bill ID NY-2025-2026-A-278
Session 2025-2026
Status in_committee
Committee Labor
Assembly in_committee 2026-01-07
Immigration
Summary

Enacts the "New York emergency expedited temporary work permit act" to allow asylum seekers to apply for and be granted temporary work permits while their federal immigration status is being determined.

Sponsor
Catalina Cruz
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2024-12-31 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-07 Status in_committee
2026-01-07 Latest Action In Assembly Committee
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