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NY A08061
Bill
Status
6/11/2021
Primary Sponsor
Linda Rosenthal
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AI Summary
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Amends Social Services Law Section 131-a to establish reduced monthly need standards for persons receiving temporary housing assistance and three meals per day.
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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.
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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).
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Adds $97.50 monthly for each additional eligible household member beyond six persons.
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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