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NY A07516
Bill
Status
5/13/2021
Primary Sponsor
Monica Wallace
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AI Summary
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Exempts amounts received from financial settlements for childhood sexual abuse from being considered as income or resources when determining eligibility for social services benefits.
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Applies the exemption to all programs provided under the authority of the Social Services Law, to the extent permitted by federal law and regulations.
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Takes effect immediately, with provisions subject to expiration and reversion procedures outlined in existing law.
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Adds this exemption to Section 131-n of the Social Services Law through two separate amendments with different effective date triggers.
Legislative Description
Exempts amounts received from any financial settlement for childhood sexual abuse for determining eligibility for or amount of benefits under any program provided under the social security law.
Last Action
referred to social services
1/5/2022