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NY A01026
Bill
Status
1/9/2013
Primary Sponsor
David Gantt
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AI Summary
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Removes the requirement that a crime be a felony, expanding the prohibition on public assistance to include individuals fleeing to avoid prosecution or custody for misdemeanors or felonies under any state's laws.
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Eliminates the specific exception for high misdemeanors under New Jersey law, applying the same standards uniformly across all states.
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Authorizes social services officials to disclose applicants' and recipients' addresses and other information necessary for apprehension to law enforcement officers upon request.
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Requires law enforcement officers requesting disclosure to identify the individual being sought and notify the agency that the person is fleeing prosecution or violating probation or parole conditions.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Further restricts eligibility of persons for public assistance to prohibit it in cases where a person is fleeing to avoid prosecution, custody or confinement for a misdemeanor charge and allows disclosure to assist in the apprehension of the same.
Last Action
referred to social services
1/8/2014