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NY A10417
Bill
Status
Introduced
4/19/2018
Primary Sponsor
Yuh-line Niou
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AI Summary
- Eliminates all asset limits for households applying for public assistance benefits under New York Social Services Law.
- Removes previous dollar thresholds for cash and liquid resources ($2,000-$3,000), vehicle purchase accounts ($4,650), and education savings accounts ($1,400).
- Maintains exemptions for primary residence, one vehicle, burial plots, funeral agreements, and business/employment-related personal property.
- Preserves federal law requirements for additional income and resource exemptions and maintains earned income tax credit disregards.
- Takes effect immediately with provisions expiring when the underlying statute expires.
Legislative Description
Relates to eliminating asset limits in calculating the amount of benefits for any household under any public assistance program.
Last Action
referred to social services
4/19/2018
Committee Referrals
Social Services4/19/2018
Full Bill Text
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