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NY A00231
Bill
Status
1/4/2023
Primary Sponsor
Simcha Eichenstein
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AI Summary
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Directs the New York Department of Labor Commissioner to prepare a comprehensive study on how increased minimum wages affect eligibility for income-based public benefits and services.
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Requires consultation with commissioners from the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, Department of Health, Office of Children and Family Services, and Department of Taxation and Finance, plus any other state or local agencies deemed necessary.
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Study must analyze the impact of rising wages on eligibility for all programs with income requirements and potential benefit reductions, as well as whether wage increases adequately cover costs of lost services for individuals and families near the poverty level.
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Report must be published to the Governor, Senate Temporary President, Assembly Speaker, and both chamber minority leaders no later than July 1st of the year following the bill's enactment.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Directs the commissioner of the department of labor, in consultation with the commissioners of the office of temporary and disability assistance, the department of health, the office of children and family services, and the department of taxation and finance to conduct a study on income eligibility limits for public benefits to assist the poor and the impact that rising wages has or will have on the eligibility of the working poor to receive such benefits.
Last Action
referred to labor
1/3/2024