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New York Senate Bill S08522
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S08522

Introduced
10/3/25  
Refer
10/3/25  

Caption

Protects persons receiving care, employed, or otherwise present at a hospital from immigration arrests; prohibits federal immigration officers acting within the scope of their employment from entering hospitals unless supported by a judicial warrant or order; defines judicial warrant or order.

Impact

The proposed changes amend both the civil rights law and the public health law, introducing specific legal protections for individuals at hospitals. By establishing that civil arrests cannot be performed simply on the basis of immigration status, the law aims to create a safer environment for those who may otherwise avoid seeking healthcare services due to fear of deportation or arrest. This move is particularly crucial in maintaining public health, as preventing individuals from obtaining necessary medical care has significant implications for community health and safety.

Summary

Bill S08522, known as the 'Sanctuary Hospitals Act', aims to enhance protections for individuals receiving care in hospitals by prohibiting federal immigration officers from entering hospital premises without a valid judicial warrant. This legislation seeks to ensure that patients, employees, and visitors at hospitals are shielded from civil arrest related to immigration enforcement, thus promoting healthcare access without the fear of immigration repercussions. The bill stipulates that only a judicial warrant, signed by a federally authorized judge, may authorize an arrest within hospital settings, invalidating the use of administrative warrants or immigration detainers.

Contention

The introduction of S08522 is likely to ignite debate regarding states' rights versus federal immigration enforcement practices. Supporters argue that the bill is essential for protecting the vulnerable populations within hospitals, emphasizing the need for individuals to seek medical help without apprehension. Conversely, opponents may view this legislation as a challenge to federal authority and a potential obstruction of immigration enforcement efforts. The tensions surrounding this bill highlight broader discussions on immigration policy and its intersection with healthcare and civil rights.

Companion Bills

NY A09589

Same As Protects persons receiving care, employed, or otherwise present at a hospital from immigration arrests; prohibits federal immigration officers acting within the scope of their employment from entering hospitals unless supported by a judicial warrant or order; defines judicial warrant or order.

Previously Filed As

NY A09589

Protects persons receiving care, employed, or otherwise present at a hospital from immigration arrests; prohibits federal immigration officers acting within the scope of their employment from entering hospitals unless supported by a judicial warrant or order; defines judicial warrant or order.

NY A08139

Protects people from civil arrest while within one thousand feet of a sensitive location, unless such civil arrest is supported by a judicial warrant or judicial order authorizing such civil arrest.

NY S04121

Protects people from civil arrest while within one thousand feet of a sensitive location, unless such civil arrest is supported by a judicial warrant or judicial order authorizing such civil arrest.

NY H5225

Limits the ability for any federal immigration authority to investigate, detain, apprehend or arrest any individuals for potential violations of federal immigration laws without a judicial warrant within certain protected locations.

NY S0537

Limits the ability for any federal immigration authority to investigate, detain, apprehend or arrest any individuals for potential violations of federal immigration laws without a judicial warrant within certain protected locations.

NY S04735

Prohibits immigration enforcement in school settings; prohibits all public and charter schools from allowing law enforcement officials inside school property to access a student, except to address an imminent safety situation or if they have an appropriate judicial warrant or judicial order.

NY A05373

Prohibits immigration enforcement in school settings; prohibits all public and charter schools from allowing law enforcement officials inside school property to access a student, except to address an imminent safety situation or if they have an appropriate judicial warrant or judicial order.

NY S3116

Prohibits state or local authorities from voluntary participation in federal civil immigration enforcement. It would not prohibit compliance with a judicial warrant or court order issued by a court of competent jurisdiction.

NY H8347

Prohibits state or local authorities from voluntary participation in federal civil immigration enforcement. It would not prohibit compliance with a judicial warrant or court order issued by a court of competent jurisdiction.

NY LB1034

Prohibit school staff from allowing federal immigration enforcement officers to access schools without a judicial warrant

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