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NY A04938
Bill
Status
2/6/2017
Primary Sponsor
Linda Rosenthal
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AI Summary
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Repeals section 303-a of social services law and creates new section 131-y to provide assistance for food and veterinary expenses for guide dogs, hearing dogs, and service dogs.
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Requires social services officials to provide assistance to eligible persons with disabilities using service dogs who receive federal supplemental security income, nutrition assistance, medical assistance, or state payments.
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Mandates department regulations establish a minimum monthly assistance amount of at least $50, with rules for distribution frequency and eligibility determination procedures.
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States the full amount spent by social services districts under this program, including administrative costs, shall be fully reimbursed by the state.
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Defines "service dog" as any dog trained to perform work or tasks for persons with disabilities, regardless of whether the dog is certified.
Legislative Description
Relates to state assistance for food and vet expenses for guide dogs, hearing dogs and service dogs of individuals qualifying for social services; requires regulations set an amount of no less than $50 a month; clarifies that service dogs do not have to be certified to qualify for such benefits.
Last Action
referred to ways and means
1/3/2018