In backroom negotiations over immigration legislation, Governor Kathy Hochul proposed a measure that would ban local law enforcement from sharing information with federal immigration agents in civil cases, two legislators and three advocates who were briefed on the discussions told New York Focus — but leaving cops broad discretion to coordinate with immigration authorities when they suspect criminal activity.

Legislators pushing to expand immigration protections have largely rejected the proposal, said the sources, who were granted anonymity to discuss and share notes from private talks.

The only limitation on information-sharing for criminal matters in the governor’s proposal is to restrict police from providing immigration authorities with information about a witness or victim of a crime, the sources said.