New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S1086 — Relates to enacting the empire state licensing act; repealer

Last action — In Senate Committee

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

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

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

The bill provides access to licenses for all New Yorkers, regardless of immigration status.

This bill enacts the Empire State Licensing Act, allowing New Yorkers to obtain various professional licenses and permits without consideration of their citizenship or immigration status. This aims to broaden access to opportunities for many individuals in the state.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means workers who are not citizens or do not have immigration status can access professional licenses to improve their job prospects.
  • Small Business: Small business owners can apply for necessary permits and licenses regardless of their immigration status, potentially expanding their opportunities.

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. RECOMMITTED TO RULES

  2. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1700

  3. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

  4. PRINT NUMBER 1086D

  5. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

  6. PRINT NUMBER 1086C

  7. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

  8. PRINT NUMBER 1086B

  9. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

  10. REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

  11. PRINT NUMBER 1086A

  12. AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

  13. REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S1086 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 S1086?
S1086 is sponsored by Gustavo Rivera.
What is the current status of S1086?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 08, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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