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NY A02780

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/25/2019

Primary Sponsor

Robin Schimminger

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Origin

Assembly

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to add Section 8 to Article 17 of the New York State Constitution
  • Authorizes the legislature to require a specific residency period within the state as a prerequisite for receiving social services covered under Article 17
  • Applies to the state, municipalities, or entities acting as instrumentalities of the state or municipality
  • Amendment must be referred to the first regular legislative session after the next general election and published for 3 months before that election, per Article 19 constitutional procedures
  • Introduced January 25, 2019 and referred to the Committee on Social Services

Legislative Description

Authorizes the legislature to require a state or municipal entity to enact a period of residency requirement for persons applying for certain social services.

Last Action

opinion referred to judiciary

2/14/2020

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/14/2020
Social Services1/8/2020
Judiciary2/13/2019
Social Services1/25/2019

Full Bill Text

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