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NY A00632

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/7/2015

Primary Sponsor

David Gantt

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Origin

Assembly

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Removes the restriction that only felony charges bar public assistance eligibility, expanding the prohibition to include individuals fleeing to avoid prosecution or custody for misdemeanor crimes
  • Eliminates the specific exemption for New Jersey high misdemeanors from the public assistance eligibility restrictions
  • Authorizes social services officials to disclose applicants' or recipients' addresses and "any other information necessary for apprehension" to law enforcement upon request
  • Expands law enforcement disclosure authority to cover individuals fleeing for either felony or misdemeanor charges, removing previous limitation to felonies only
  • 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

1/6/2016

Committee Referrals

Social Services1/7/2015

Full Bill Text

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