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NY S06665

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2014

Primary Sponsor

Catharine Young

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Social Services Law Section 97 to transfer authority over the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) from the Department of Social Services to the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance

  • Requires the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance to evaluate income eligibility for LIHEAP plans submitted after January 1, 2015 using either a net income definition or adjusted gross income definition that incorporates gross income reductions to the maximum extent allowed under federal eligibility requirements

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Directs the office of temporary and disability assistance, in its plan for the low-income home energy assistance program, to utilize the maximum reduction in determining income eligibility.

Last Action

COMMITTED TO RULES

6/20/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules6/20/2014
Social Services2/25/2014

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