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NY A03748

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/27/2015

Primary Sponsor

Keith Wright

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Origin

Assembly

2015-2016 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 timeframe from 45 days to 30 days after application receipt
  • Removes exceptions that previously allowed 45 days for home relief applications and emergency circumstances provisions
  • 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

referred to social services

1/6/2016

Committee Referrals

Social Services1/27/2015

Full Bill Text

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