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NY A03722
Bill
Status
1/28/2021
Primary Sponsor
Linda Rosenthal
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AI Summary
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Individuals placed in mandated residential drug treatment facilities and having their public assistance suspended shall be automatically reenrolled in cash and non-cash public assistance programs upon release from the facility.
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Beneficiaries completing residential treatment are not required to reapply for public assistance; reenrollment begins on the day of release from the facility.
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Residential treatment facilities must coordinate with the department to provide necessary services and assistance to ensure individuals are reenrolled in public assistance programs prior to their release.
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The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Allows for the automatic reinstatement of public assistance following the completion of mandated residential drug treatment.
Last Action
referred to social services
1/5/2022