MEMORIALIZATION URGING PASSAGE OF NEW YORK SENATE BILL S.8462 AND NEW YORK ASSEMBLY BILL A.89098 BY THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE

PUBLIC SAFETY RESOLUTION NO. 2026058 RE: MEMORIALIZATION URGING PASSAGE OF NEW YORK SENATE BILL S.8462 AND NEW YORK ASSEMBLY BILL A.8908 BY THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE Legislators MUNN, VALDES SMITH, ALEXANDER, ARNOFF, BREDLI, DRAGO, KAUL, KEARNEY, LAWLER, REDL, RHODES, SHAH and WINSBY offer the following and move its adoption: WHEREAS, the Mandating End of Lawless Tactics (MELT) Act (S.8462/A.8908) would require all law enforcement officers, including federal immigration enforcement agents, operating in New York State to wear clearly visible uniforms, display name badges, and show agency- identifying apparel during civilian enforcement actions; and WHEREAS, the use of masks, face coverings, and plainclothes attire by federal agents during immigration enforcement operations has created widespread fear and confusion in communities across New York State, undermining public trust in law enforcement; and WHEREAS, the Dutchess County Legislature is committed to public safety, the rule of law, accountable government, and the protection of strong families and healthy communities; and WHEREAS, the ability of the public to identify law enforcement officers acting in an official capacity is a fundamental principle of transparency and accountability in a democratic society; and WHEREAS, the concealment of identity by agents of the federal government during civilian enforcement actions is inconsistent with the standards expected of law enforcement in a free and open society, and echoes the tactics of authoritarian regimes rather than those of a constitutional republic; and WHEREAS, there have been documented reports of individuals impersonating ICE and other federal law enforcement officers to commit robberies, assaults, and other crimes, demonstrating that the use of masked, unidentified agents creates a serious and tangible public safety risk; and WHEREAS, the Dutchess County Legislature recognizes that immigrant and non- immigrant communities alike are living in fear as a result of enforcement actions carried out by masked, unidentified agents, causing residents to withdraw from public life and avoid seeking essential services, including healthcare, education, and access to the courts; and WHEREAS, the ability of individuals to seek legal recourse for misconduct by law enforcement officers is severely hampered when those officers cannot be identified, effectively shielding agents from accountability for their actions; and PUBLIC SAFETY WHEREAS, the MELT Act includes reasonable exemptions for legitimate safety needs, including medical-grade masks, protective gear for fire and smoke, water rescue equipment, cold weather protection during declared emergencies, and tactical face coverings for SWAT operations; and WHEREAS, the State of California has already enacted comparable legislation prohibiting the masking of law enforcement officers, including federal immigration agents, during civilian enforcement operations, demonstrating that such protections are legally and practically achievable; and WHEREAS, the allocation of tens of billions of dollars in new federal funding to expand ICE operations makes the need for robust transparency and accountability measures all the more urgent; and WHEREAS, the MELT Act reflects the foundational democratic principle that when government exercises power over the people, the people have the right to know who is acting in their name; WHEREAS, every level of government has a responsibility to protect the civil liberties, due process rights, and constitutional protections of all persons within its jurisdiction, regardless of immigration status; and WHEREAS, Dutchess County holds a unique place in constitutional history as the site of New York State's ratification of the United States Constitution, and its elected officials are sworn to uphold principles of due process, accountability, transparency, and the rule of law; now therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Dutchess County Legislature hereby urges the New York State Senate and Assembly to approve New York Senate Bill S8462 and Assembly Bill A8908; and be it further RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be sent to New York State Governor Kathy Hochul, New York State Senators Michelle Hinchey and Rob Rolison, and New York State Assembly Members Sarahana Shrestha, Jonathan G. Jacobson, Anil Beephan, Jr., and Didi Barrett. STATE OF NEW YORK ss: COUNTY OF DUTCHESS his is to certify that I, the undersigned Clerk of the Legislature of the County of Dutc esolution now on tole it ic office of maid ered, and erik of the Iopied te sid into the have or or on has an is correct transcript of said original resolution and of the whole thereof. IN WITNESS WILEROR, I have hereunto see my hand and seal of said legislature shif day of Ay. 2026 JULY SIROISE, CLERK OF THE LECISLATURE FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT NO FISCAL IMPACT PROJECTED APPROPRIATION RESOLUTIONS (To be completed by requesting department) Total Current Year Cost $ Total Current Year Revenue $ and Source Source of County Funds (check one): • Existing Appropriations, Contingency, • Transfer of Existing Appropriations, Additional Appropriations, • Other (explain). Identify Line Items(s): Related Expenses: Nature/Reason: Amount $ Anticipated Savings to County: Net County Cost (this year): Over Five Years: Additional Comments/Explanation: Prepared by: Kristofer Munn Prepared On: 3/13/26 Dut.pdf Public Safety Roll Call District Present: Absent: Vacant: District 16 - Fishkill and Beacon District 9 - City of Poughkeepsie District 20 - Red Hook, Tivoli, and Rhinebeck District 3 - LaGrange District 12 - East Fishkill District 2 - LaGrange, Pleasant Valley & Town of Poughkeepsie District 11 - Clinton, Pleasant Valley, and Rhinebeck District 15 - Wappinger District 18 - City of Beacon and Fishkill District 19 - North East, Stanford, Pine Plains, Milan & Red Hook District 23 - Pawling, Beekman and East Fishkill District 25 - Amenia, Washington, Pleasant Valley & Millbrook 12 Resolution: Motion: Name Valdés Smith* Atkins* Munn* Polasek* Metzger* Arnoff Kearney Faust Rhodes Drago (VC) Rolison Alexander (C) Total : Abstentions: Yes No 8 Yes 4 No 2026058 MEMORIALIZATION URGING PASSAGE OF NEW YORK SENATE BILL S.8462 AND NEW YORK ASSEMBLY BILL A.8908 BY THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE Roll Call Sheets District District 16 - Fishkill and Beacon Last Name Valdés Smith YES District 9 - City of Poughkeepsie Atkins District 20 - Red Hook, Tivoli, and Rhinebeck ; Munn District 3 - LaGrange Polasek District 12 - East Fishkill Metzger District 1 - Town of Poughkeepsie Redl District 2 - LaGrange, Pleasant Valley & Town of Poughkeepsie Amoff District 4 - Hyde Park and Town of Poughkeepsie Lawler District 5 - Town of Poughkeepsie Shah District 6 - Town of Poughkeepsie Kaul District 7 - Hyde Park and Pleasant Valley Darrow District 8 - City and Town of Poughkeepsie Brendli District 10 - City of Poughkeepsie Johnson District 11 - Clinton, Pleasant Valley, and Rhinebeck Kearney District 13 - East Fishkill and Wappinger Giles District 14 - Wappinger and Town of Poughkeepsie Winsby District 15 - Wappinger Faust District 17 - Town and Village of Fishkill McHoul District 18 - City of Beacon and Fishkill Rhodes District 19 - North East, Stanford, Pine Plains, Milan & Red Hook Drago District 21 - East Fishkill Caswell District 22 - Beekman and Union Vale Tresca X X X X X X District 23 - Pawling, Beekman and East Fishkill District 24 - Dover and Pawling District 25 - Amenia, Washington, Pleasant Valley & Millbrook Alexander 22 3 Resolution: 2026058 Rolison House Total : Motion: Atkins, Munn X 13 Yes Abstentions: NO X Absent X Absent Absent X Present: Absent: Vacant: 9 No 2026058 MEMORIALIZATION URGING PASSAGE OF NEW YORK SENATE BILL S.8462 AND NEW YORK ASSEMBLY BILL A.8908 BY THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE Roll Call Sheets District Last Name YES NO District 16 - Fishkill and Beacon Valdés Smith X District 9 - City of Poughkeepsie Atkins District 20 - Red Hook, Tivoli, and Rhinebeck Munn District 3 - LaGrange Polasek District 12 - East Fishkill Metzger District 1 - Town of Poughkeepsie Redl District 2 - LaGrange, Pleasant Valley & Town of Poughkeepsie Arnoff District 4 - Hyde Park and Town of Poughkeepsie Lawler District 5 - Town of Poughkeepsie Shah District 6 - Town of Poughkeepsie Kaul District 7 - Hyde Park and Pleasant Valley Darrow District 8 - City and Town of Poughkeepsie Brendli District 10 - City of Poughkeepsie Johnson District 11 - Clinton, Pleasant Valley, and Rhinebeck Kearney District 13 - East Fishkill and Wappinger Giles District 14 - Wappinger and Town of Poughkeepsie Winsby District 15 - Wappinger Faust District 17 - Town and Village of Fishkill McHoul District 18 - City of Beacon and Fishkill Rhodes District 19 - North East, Stanford, Pine Plains, Milan & Red Hook Drago District 21 - East Fishkill Caswell District 22 - Beekman and Union Vale Tresca District 23 - Pawling, Beekman and East Fishkill Rolison District 24 - Dover and Pawling House District 25 - Amenia, Washington, Pleasant Valley & Millbrook X X X X X X X X X X X Alexander X X X ABSENT X X X ABSENT X ABSENT X X X 22 Present: ____ 3 Absent: ____ Vacant: ____ Resolution: ____ Motion: ____ 13 9 Total : ______ ______ Yes No Abstentions: ____ 2026058 MEMORIALIZATION URGING PASSAGE OF NEW YORK SENATE BILL S.8462 AND NEW YORK ASSEMBLY BILL A.8908 BY THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE