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NY A02854
Bill
Status
1/28/2019
Primary Sponsor
David Gantt
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AI Summary
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Removes the restriction that disqualifies individuals from public assistance only for felonies, expanding it to include misdemeanors and crimes of any level under the laws of the jurisdiction from which they are fleeing.
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Eliminates the specific exception for high misdemeanors under New Jersey law, making the disqualification uniform across all states.
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Expands law enforcement's ability to obtain information from social services officials to include "any other information necessary for apprehension," not limited to current address alone.
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Requires social services officials to disclose information about applicants or recipients who are fleeing to avoid prosecution, custody, or confinement for felonies or misdemeanors when requested by law enforcement.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Further restricts eligibility of persons for public assistance to prohibit it in cases where a person is fleeing to avoid prosecution, custody or confinement for a misdemeanor charge and allows disclosure to assist in the apprehension of the same.
Last Action
enacting clause stricken
7/14/2020