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NY A05986
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/4/2021
Primary Sponsor
Victor Pichardo
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AI Summary
- Creates a monthly stipend program providing $500 per month to eligible persons, with a maximum of one stipend per household
- Defines "eligible persons" as students enrolled at least 6 hours per semester at New York state universities, community colleges, statutory/contract colleges, or private universities within the state, OR persons employed at least 20 hours per week, all earning less than $100,000 annually
- Requires eligible persons to be U.S. citizens and prohibits state employees, municipal employees, and officers as defined in Public Officers Law from receiving stipends
- Tasks the Department of Social Services and State Comptroller with developing the program, creating an application process with eligibility verification, and establishing annual recertification procedures
- Takes effect 90 days after enactment, with authority to adopt necessary rules and regulations effective immediately
Legislative Description
Relates to creating a stipend program for students, unpaid caregivers, and eligible persons earning less than $100,000 per year.
Last Action
enacting clause stricken
9/15/2021
Committee Referrals
Social Services3/4/2021
Full Bill Text
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