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NY A02665
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/17/2013
Primary Sponsor
Keith Wright
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AI Summary
- Amends Social Services Law Section 131-a to establish special shelter allowance amounts for public assistance eligibility determinations when a household member has been medically diagnosed with AIDS or HIV-related illnesses
- Special shelter allowance applies only when the person or family is homeless or facing homelessness with no viable, less costly alternative housing available and the allowance is necessary to secure or maintain housing
- Social services districts must consider only the household members with AIDS or HIV-related illness and other public assistance household members and their available income when calculating eligibility and benefit amounts
- Takes effect November 1 following enactment and expires November 1, 2014, at which point the provisions are repealed
Legislative Description
Provides for public assistance eligibility requirements for persons with AIDS or HIV-related illnesses and the expiration of such benefits.
Last Action
referred to social services
1/8/2014
Committee Referrals
Social Services1/17/2013
Full Bill Text
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