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NY A01245
Bill
Status
1/13/2023
Primary Sponsor
Linda Rosenthal
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AI Summary
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Amends Labor Law Section 540 to require the commissioner to provide unemployment insurance applicants with information about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), replacing outdated references to "food stamps"
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Adds requirement to notify unemployment applicants about the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) provided by the Department of Health
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Maintains existing notification requirements for utility assistance and rental and mortgage assistance programs through the Division of Housing and Community Renewal and Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
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Requires the Department of Labor to display this information prominently and make it easily accessible on the department's website for individuals filing or certifying for unemployment benefits
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Takes effect 120 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Requires notice to unemployment applicants of the supplemental nutrition assistance program and special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children (WIC).
Last Action
substituted by s1902a
5/24/2023