Loading chat...

NY A07817

Bill

Status

Passed

10/3/2019

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Hevesi

Click for details

Origin

Assembly

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Social Services Law section 131-n to exempt funds in New York Achieving a Better Life Experience (NY ABLE) savings accounts from being counted as resources when calculating public assistance benefits.

  • Adds NY ABLE account funds to the existing list of exempt resources, which already includes home ownership, one vehicle up to $12,000 fair market value, burial plots, and education savings accounts up to $1,400.

  • NY ABLE accounts are established in accordance with Article 84 of the Mental Hygiene Law and provide tax-advantaged savings for individuals with disabilities.

  • Takes effect immediately, with the amendments expiring when section 131-n itself expires.

Legislative Description

Exempts certain funds in NY ABLE savings accounts from the calculation of household benefits under public assistance programs.

Last Action

SIGNED CHAP.329

10/3/2019

Committee Referrals

Rules6/14/2019
Finance5/7/2019
Social Services4/29/2019
Rules6/11/2019
Ways and Means6/3/2019
Social Services5/23/2019

Full Bill Text

No bill text available