New York bill would bar local governments from impeding federal law enforcement

Scope: State (New York)

Branch: Legislative

Severity: Amber

Date occurred: March 9, 2026

Senate Bill 3649 would prohibit local government action that prevents enforcement of federal laws, including federal immigration law. A notice of committee consideration was requested on March 9, 2026; the bill has not advanced out of committee.

Constitutional basis: State preemption of local policy is ordinary legislative power under New York's home rule article, but the bill remains in committee.