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NY A06875
Bill
Status
4/13/2021
Primary Sponsor
Linda Rosenthal
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AI Summary
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Adds "home internet service" as a covered expense in public assistance benefits, effective January 1, 2022, with the amount to be determined by the department.
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Requires social services officials to provide internet-enabled devices (cellular phones, computers, or tablets) to public assistance recipients when such provision cannot otherwise be made.
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Mandates adult care facilities and child care facilities subject to social services oversight provide residents with access to internet-enabled devices and internet service.
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Requires residential programs for domestic violence victims to provide residents with access to internet-enabled devices and internet service.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment, with authority for the department to adopt implementing regulations immediately.
Legislative Description
Provides for internet access and access to internet-enabled devices to recipients of public assistance and to adults and children in shelters, domestic violence residence programs, and other adult and children residence facilities.
Last Action
referred to social services
1/5/2022