New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A675 — Relates to enacting the empire state licensing act; repealer

Last action — Assembly Floor Calendar

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced January 08, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

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In plain language

The bill enables New Yorkers to obtain licenses regardless of citizenship or immigration status.

This legislation allows all residents of New York to access various professional and business licenses without regard to their citizenship or immigration status. It aims to ensure equal opportunities for all individuals in pursuing licenses, permits, and related registrations.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means that you can apply for professional licenses without being hindered by your immigration status.
  • Small Business: This allows small business owners to obtain necessary permits and licenses to operate legally, regardless of their citizenship.

Summary

Enacts the empire state licensing act to provide all New Yorkers with access to professional, occupational, commercial, or business licenses, permits, certificates, or related registrations regardless of an applicant's citizenship or immigration status.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.442

  2. RULES REPORT CAL.442

  3. REPORTED

  4. REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

  5. PRINT NUMBER 675D

  6. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO WAYS AND MEANS

  7. REFERENCE CHANGED TO WAYS AND MEANS

  8. PRINT NUMBER 675C

  9. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

  10. PRINT NUMBER 675B

  11. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

  12. REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

  13. PRINT NUMBER 675A

  14. AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

  15. REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does A675 do?
Enacts the empire state licensing act to provide all New Yorkers with access to professional, occupational, commercial, or business licenses, permits, certificates, or related registrations regardless of an applicant's citizenship or immigration status.
Who sponsors A675?
A675 is sponsored by Catalina Cruz.
What is the current status of A675?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced January 08, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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