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NY A08952

Bill

Status

Passed

7/15/2010

Primary Sponsor

Susan John

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Origin

Assembly

2009-2010 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows courts to modify child support orders upon showing of substantial change in circumstances, or automatically if three years have passed since order was entered/modified, or if either party's gross income changed 15% or more (unless parties opted out in their agreement)

  • Requires employers to report to state directory of new hires whether dependent health insurance benefits are available and the date employees qualify for such benefits

  • Establishes wage reporting system requiring employers to submit reports up to four times per year with employee names, social security numbers, and gross wages, plus health insurance benefit information

  • Allows courts to require unemployed respondents in child support proceedings to seek employment or participate in job training and employment counseling programs (with exceptions for those receiving supplemental security income or social security disability benefits)

  • Directs Department of Taxation and Finance to report to Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance on noncustodial earned income tax credit usage by identified taxpayers, with restrictions on disclosure of individual taxpayer information

Legislative Description

Relates to modifying child support orders, employer reporting of new hires and quarterly earnings, work experience programs and noncustodial earned income tax credit.

Last Action

signed chap.182

7/15/2010

Committee Referrals

Investigations and Government Operations5/26/2010
Ways and Means6/22/2009
Codes6/18/2009
Judiciary6/16/2009

Full Bill Text

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