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NY A08061

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/11/2021

Primary Sponsor

Linda Rosenthal

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Origin

Assembly

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Social Services Law Section 131-a to establish reduced monthly need standards for persons receiving temporary housing assistance and three meals per day.

  • Applies to individuals in shelters for adults, family shelters, or public homes that provide three meals daily, using subdivision two standards minus available income and resources.

  • Sets monthly allowance schedule based on household size: $183.10 (one person), $291.50 (two), $389.00 (three), $501.70 (four), $618.70 (five), $714.20 (six).

  • Adds $97.50 monthly for each additional eligible household member beyond six persons.

  • Takes effect April 1 of the year following enactment into law.

Legislative Description

Relates to the standards of monthly need for persons in receipt of public assistance; provides for an increased monthly allowance for persons and families residing in shelters.

Last Action

reported referred to ways and means

1/25/2022

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/25/2022
Social Services6/11/2021

Full Bill Text

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