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NY A02837

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/18/2013

Primary Sponsor

Keith Wright

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Origin

Assembly

2013-2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals subdivision 8 of section 153 of the social services law
  • Requires local social services districts to make decisions on public assistance applications within 30 days of filing, except when applicants request additional time or verification difficulties cause delays beyond officials' control
  • Changes safety net assistance eligibility determination timeline from 45 days to 30 days after application receipt
  • Removes the 45-day application deadline previously applied only to home relief applications
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Requires a local social services district to accept or deny an application for public assistance as soon as possible but no later than thirty days after the date of the application.

Last Action

reported referred to ways and means

4/29/2014

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means4/29/2014
Social Services1/18/2013

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