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NY A05111

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2017

Primary Sponsor

Linda Rosenthal

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Origin

Assembly

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance to simplify public assistance applications by presenting information and questions at a basic literacy level.

  • Mandates creation of a supplemental notice form listing all required notifications to applicants, with text in at least 16-point font.

  • Requires check-off boxes and a signature line on the supplemental notice form so applicants can confirm receipt and understanding of all notifications.

  • Directs local social services districts to provide the supplemental notification form to all public assistance applicants.

  • Requires the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance to review and update the supplemental form at least every six months to include new legal or regulatory notifications.

Legislative Description

Requires office of temporary and disability assistance to simplify the application process for public assistance benefits.

Last Action

referred to social services

1/3/2018

Committee Referrals

Social Services2/6/2017

Full Bill Text

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