NY S07007

Amends Social Services Law Section 132 to allow alcohol and substance abuse screenings and assessments to be conducted by telephone or other digital means at the request of the applicant or recipient, rather than at the social services district's option.

Modifies Social Services Law Section 134-a to permit social services officials to offer phone or digital interview options for public assistance applicants and recipients upon their request.

Updates Social Services Law Section 349-a to allow domestic violence screenings to be conducted by telephone or digital means at the applicant's or recipient's request instead of the district's discretion.

Requires the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance to develop necessary protocols for telephonic screenings, assessments, and applications for public assistance by the effective date.

Establishes an effective date of 120 days after the bill becomes law, with immediate authorization for protocol development.