New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S2516 — Relates to a refugee resettlement program

Last action — In Assembly Committee

  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 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

Establishes a refugee resettlement program to support economic self-sufficiency and foster care for refugees.

The bill directs the department of social services to create a program aimed at helping refugees achieve economic and social independence. It also focuses on assisting victims of human trafficking and ensuring proper foster care for unaccompanied refugee minors.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This may lead to job training and employment opportunities for refugees, fostering economic independence.
  • Families: This means improved support systems for refugee families, helping them adapt and thrive in their new communities.
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Summary

Directs the department of social services to establish a refugee resettlement program with the goals of achieving economic and social self-sufficiency, assisting victims of human trafficking, and assuring proper foster care for unaccompanied refugees.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

  2. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  3. PASSED SENATE

  4. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  5. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  6. 1ST REPORT CAL.1023

  7. REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES

  8. RETURNED TO SENATE

  9. DIED IN ASSEMBLY

  10. REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

  11. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  12. PASSED SENATE

  13. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1963

  14. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

  15. PRINT NUMBER 2516A

  16. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO SOCIAL SERVICES

  17. REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S2516 do?
Directs the department of social services to establish a refugee resettlement program with the goals of achieving economic and social self-sufficiency, assisting victims of human trafficking, and assuring proper foster care for unaccompanied refugees.
Who sponsors S2516?
S2516 is sponsored by Andrew Gounardes.
What is the current status of S2516?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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